53 15 4132 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/edade20e39467e43bca1d40851167d2b.pdf c5c9d18fab0f2454e7437f42940c95eb PDF Text Text The Beacon - March 17 2015 ~<ml Above: people play bagpipes during Wilkes-Barre's parade day last Sunday The Beacon/Gabby Glinski r �.J Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah;bedford@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Commuter Council Washington D.C. Bus Trip Freshman FIFA Tournament Freshman Class will be hosting a FIFA '15 Soccer Tournament on March 22 at 6,p.m. in the Henry Student Center Lounge. The cost will be $5 per person. The prize will be a specially designed trophy. Sign-ups will occur every Tuesday and Thursday from 11-1 p.m .. Email cody.morcom@wilkes.edu for details. Ed Wear the Wilkes Summer T-Shirt and You Can Win Book Talk with Dr. Edward Bednarz Dr. Edward Bednarz is hosting a discussion about his book The Journey to Discover the Meaning of Life on March 25, 4 - 6 p.m. in in the Salon of Kirby Hall. RSVP for the event by March 20 to BookTalk@wilkes.edu. Refreshments will be served. s •Adv N . LA&€ I;. Ni le ZUk . :·~ ::. •Opinion - Fra Sptirts- B~ ,·, ~-, . / ; i'.C :•.;X; ByTa.ylor Ryan more about trie offer and what can ~- you james.jaskolkabUtle,awilk First Fl(?OI', g~nyn Wilkes "nlvers ly Wilkes-B~rre, ~41876Ef ehone .. (570) 408-5903 . . • £Mi www.thewHkesbeacon.com Y• - •) i.•, Summer registration begins on March 16. Each day from March 16- 20, students who are seen wearing the blue I LOVE SUMMER t-shirt on campus have the chance to win gift cards to Barnes & Noble, Dunkin' Donuts, Rodano's and more. SG Notes: Club recognition, Relay . for lleat, constitutional revisions Staff Writer 7 The Commuter Council will host a bus trip to Washington, D.C. on March 28. Tickets are $30 per person. Sales will take place in the Henry Student Center during club hours. Those interested should contact CC President, Sarah Bedford, sarah. bedford@wilkes.edu for more information. · On March 11, Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting. Student Government heard from a new club f~rming on campus. The Gaming Club has requested to be a Student Government recognized du'?. SG approved their request. The Running Club, which held its annual Relay for Heat last week, asked for Student Government tt> sponsor every Wilkes Student that participates in the event. All of the money raised will be donated tpward the Commission on Economic Opportunity's Martin Luther King Fuel Fund to heat family's homes. Student Government . has allocated $5 per student for up to 50 students plus $75 toward the incentive for students and teams to participate. The total donation· will be up to $325. New business from this week's meeting: The Veteran's Council made constitutional . revisions and presented these to the general board. Student Government will cast its final vote during next week's meeting. The next request came from the business club, Enactus. This club has asked Student Government to pay for 11 members to attend the 2015 Enactus national Expo in St. Louis this April. The club asked for approximately $1,500. This will cover the airfare and hotel accommodations for the 11 students. Student Government members will cast their votes next week. The next request came from AphA, the American Pharmacist Annual Conference. The- club requested funding .for the registration fees for the conference as well as the hotel fees. The totalamount totaled $1 ,695.60. The Chemistry Club also requested funds for a conference. The group is sending six members to attend·the American Chemi~al Society National Meeting in Denver, Colo. later this m<:>nth. The total project cost is $4,800 and the club requested $1,500 to cover the registratioi:i and transportation fees. 'f4e last request came from Capital Projects, part two. The group proposed that Student Government fund a new neurotraining facility for the psychology department. The facility would provide interested students with new ways to train the brain in order to focus, improve studying, suppress anxiety and excel in sports. The project would cost about $20,000 for the new office, supplies and equipment. Next, Capital Projects asked Student Government to provide funding for new Big Event materials, such as shovels, rakes, gloves and gardening sets. All of these supplies come out to $960.00. Student Government will vote next week for all combined funds of Capital Projects. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report. The current budget is as follows: All College: $16,923.60, General Funds: $7,836.20, Conference: $2,155.00, Spirit: $1 ,250.00 for a Student Government total of: $28,164.80 f"'I @wilkesbeacon l:J taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu Corrections: In Alyssa Mursch's article in the Februar 24 issue, a number was incorrectly printed as $11,00, when it should have been ·$1,000. In the previous issue, an article was incorrectly attributed to Elyse Guziewicz, when it was written by Allison Rossi. We regret the errors. ' ,, nt-ents spread............ 12 • sports ............ 19 �The Beacon - March 17, 2015 News 3 Wilkes students travel to Costa Rica for Alternative Spring .. Break; ''Grateful" for unique ~pportunity to serve others - By Gabby Glinski News Photographer and Staff Writer During spring break, six Wilkes students traveled to Costa Rica for Alternative Spring Break, also known as ASB. Students Elizabeth Bracco, Jimmy Steigerwalt, Shana Noon, Julie Miller, Cody Logan, and Nicole Morgan were accepted into the Alternative Spring Break program to travel to Costa Rica to do volunteer community service in the schools and the coffee fields. Prior to departure, Bracco and Steigerwalt and the ASB committee held a drive for school supplies to give to the students in Costa Rica. They estimated they collected about 50 pounds of school supplies ranging from notebooks to markers for the Costa Rican students. Enough supplies were collected to send to two schools. The ASB members feel that by donating the supplies, they have bettered the education of the students. "We had a 5-year-old boy, I gave him a couple notebooks and some crayons and he started crying because he was so happy;' stated Bracco on the Costa Rican students' reactions to the donations. While at the Costa Rican school, the ASB students interacted with the children, who ranged in age from 5 to 15-years-old. They built a flower garden with the children and played with them in-between lessons. Bracco • aid that some of the children's favorite activities included hide arid seek and tagwhich the Costa Rican students called 'cat and mouse' in Spanish. The Wilkes students also taught English to the 140 students at the school. The ASB members were also invited by a family to tour their coffee fields. The Wilkes students learned how coffee was harvested and made into the end product. They also visited a coffee co-op to view the process on a larger scale. The ASB also provided some "down time" for Wilkes students to tour the area. They climbed to the peak of Volcano Irazu; and peaked through the clouds at 11,000 feet. "I think that I have become a lot more grateful . We go through many things in our life, like our struggles, and you see ... these people are willing to learn and willing to give and I think that is definitely something I have learned and taken away from that:' Bracco states on her experience. In the six months before departure, students prepared by attending weekly meetings, conducting numerous fundraisers, and engaging in team-building activities. ASB held several events for funding their program including a chocolate fondue event, empandas turnovers sale, and the group's annual pasta dinner. Bracco gave some advice to Wilkes students considering applying for next year's Alternative Spring Break. _ "I think that what you learn from the trip will stay with you for the rest of your life:' The Wilkes Alternative Spring Break program gives an opportunity for students to participate in giving back to· the community and provides cultural experiences as well as self discovery. In its previous 19 years of establishment, Wilkes students have traveled to India, Germany, Peru, and the Dominican Republic including many domestic destinations. For more information on the ASB program, contact Megan A. Boone Valkenburg, Community Service Coordinator, at megan. boone@wilkes.edu. A @wilkesbeacon lt'.J gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu All photos courtesy of RAW tours Pictured above are the six Wilkes University students who participated in this years Alternative Spring Break Trip to Costa Rica. Elizabeth Bracco explained that after the trip she became more "grateful"for the small things in life. Prior to the trip, the ASB committee held,:i drive for school supplies to give to the students. The group collected enough supplies to donate to two schools. While in Costa Rica, the Wilkes students taught English to 140 children but also played games between lessons. During their free time, the students also had an opportunity to climb to the peak of Volcano lrazu. Bracco encourages students to apply for Alternative Spring Break in the future because it is much more than an educational experience. r �_J The Beacon - March 17, 2015 4 News Beacon staff members bring home statewide awards By Justin Topa Asst. Life, A&E Editor Five members of The Beacon staff have been chosen as recipients for the statewide Keystone Press Awards for the 2014 calendar year. Shawn Carey, The Beacon's social media director and a senior communication studies major, won first place in the "Personality Profile" category for his piece entitled "Fighting ALS: How one professor's brave fight is inspiring a whole campus''. Elyse Guziewicz, a freshman English major, was awarded second place within the "column writing" category for a series of three columns. James Jaskolka, editor-in-chief and a junior communication studies major; Sarah Bedford, news editor ancl a sophomore politkal science and communication studies major; and Alyssa Mursch, a sophomore communication studies major, were awarded an honorable mention for their continued, on-going news coverage regarding the death of Wilkes student Jonathan Ratchko. The Keystone Press Awards are open to all Pennsylvania higher education institutions. The Beacon staff members competed against all statewide institutions • with 10,000 or fewer students. Dr. Kalen Churcher, faculty adviser for the award-winning campus newspaper, said she is excited about the recognition her staff has received. 'Tm .thrilled to see the students being recognized for their hard work;' said Churcher, who also serves as an assistant professor in the Communication Studies Department. "It's quite an accomplishment for The Beacon to be recognized with not one, but three awards. It says a lot for the paper, the communication studies department and the university overall." Churcher also pointed out that The Beacon award recipients and the staff in general span over a variety of majors, showing that working on The Beacon can be rewarding to students regardles_s of their field of study. According to Churcher, who worked professionally in the journalism field since 1998, the Keystone Press Awards are prestigious and well known to industry professionals. "All of The Beacon staffers have worked hard this semester. I'm so proud of everyone The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Student Keystone Award winners are, from left to right: Elyse Guziewicz, Sarah Bedford, Alyssa Mursch, Shawn Carey and James Jaskolka. .and the effort they've put into making changes to the paper. I'm really looking forward to what's in store for the future. " For more information on the award recipients or the rest of The Beacon staff, visit their staff profiles via TheWilkesBeacon . com. g @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu Misercordia group to host free medical technology seminar By Sarah Bedford News Editor On March 21, Misercordia University's American Medical Student Association, AMSA, will host a one day conference entitled, "From the Classroom to Life Flight". The conference, which welcomes Wilkes University students, will focus on emerging medical technology and includes keynote speaker, Dr. Samuel Slimmer, associate physician in emergency medicine, assistant medical director of life flight, and associate program director of emergency medicine residency at Geisinger. Slimmer will focus on technology used in the ER. Along with Slimmer, the Geisinger Life Flight helicopter will be on campus to give tours and demonstrations of the various new technologies it contains. In addition to the keynote address, Staff Sgt. Jason DiGangi will speak about U.S. Army healthcare careers and technology. Senior biochemistry major Jeremy Osko will also present his research on e-cigarettes, said Misercordia senior, Rachel Bohn AMSA secretary. High schools as well as universities in the region have been invited to attend this event. "I think that all students considering a career in healthcare would benefit from this conference, not just pre-meds, because technology is the future of healthcare," said Bohn. "I think it is safe to say that many people out there today would not be alive without it, and I hope students interested in healthcare look at that as both humbling and exciting, because medicine is going places it has never been before." This is the second year Misercordia is hosting the event. AMSA is a nationally recognized organization. The conference will be held on March 21 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Insalaco 216 and 217 with continental breakfast and lunch provided. Those interested in attending should RSVP to Rita Molino at rmolino@misericordia.edu as soon as possible. A 1.1:J "' @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 17, 2015 5 News Profile of a Professor: Dr.Louise Berard, mathematics ByToni Pennello Staff Writer • Dr. Louise Berard, professor of mathematics, will be retiring this year after 35 years at Wilkes. During her career, she has taught between 30 and 40 different mathematics courses, all ranging from the 100-level to graduate level. In the beginning of her career she also taught several computer science courses and later several teacher education courses for students who were future secondary and elementary school mathematics teachers. Berard was born and raised in the Hazleton area, where she still lives with her husband. She received her bachelor's degree from King's College, and her doctorate from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Although Berard has only ever taught at the college level, she is convinced that it is the perfect match for her. "I like this age group; college teaching is very rewarding because students have a lot of maturity, but they are still fun-loving. The students at Wilkes I have found to be fun-loving, and yet very respectful. They're just nice people:' Teaching mathematics also seems to be a perfect match for Berard, because it allows her to "not just convey information, but "We have felt particularly gratified when our students themselves go on to be math teachers ... sometimes it sticks and sometimes it doesn't, but if we've had the right kind of influence it will continue into the future. The students out there teaching mathematics will have a similar influence on their students:' Berard was the chair of the mathematics . The Beacon/Gabby Glinski department at Wilkes for seven years and says Dr. Louise Berard does much more than teach mathematics. that she hired about half In her free time, she enjoys being outside and traveling of the current faculty in throughout the world. the department. She also served as vice help students to develop their reasoning president and president of the local section abilities and their abilities to explain their of the Mathematical Association of America, thinking:' which is a leading professional organization Berard is very passionate about education. in the field of college mathematics. Her Her passion is shared by her husband, who position allowed her and her husband to taught mathematics at King's College for 40 make many professional contacts as well years. This shared affinity for teaching has as give several presentations at national made both her marriage and professional meetings. She also was able to give talks life very special. in places such as Lycoming College and Bucknell University. Berard was particularly filled with gratitude upon receiving the Outstanding Teaching Award at Wilkes early in her career. "I was happy that my students and colleagues felt I was worthy of that As a woman in mathematics, Berard said she personally faced very little opposition on her track to success. "When I was in college and graduate school, most of the students that were with me were males. Proportionally there weren't many women. I can't generalize, but I think most mathematicians and professors love the discipline, so it was a supportive environment... I don't think my being a woman has really entered much:' When she isn't teaching, Berard enjoys being outdoors. She and her husband enjoy biking and walking, and she likes to ride her 125cc motor scooter through the countryside. She also enjoys studying foreign languages and travelling, and she and her husband have escorted seven trips to Europe with travelers that they have recruited from both inside and outside their schools. A @wilkesbeacon ~ toniann.penne/lo@wilkes.edu Wilkes PSPE hosts career and ethics panel; Milton L. Lunch Ethics Contest By Sarah Bedford News Editor On March 10, the Wilkes University student chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineering, PSPE, held a career and ethics panel featuring six professional engineers from various organizations. The panel discussion featured John R. Ackerman, P.E., P.G., BCEE, F. NSPE Principal at Twin Oaks Consulting, LLC; Thomas Maheady, P.E. ·CEM Vice-President of Borton -Lawson Engineering; Prahlad Murthy, Ph.D, P.E., BCEE, QEP Professor and Associate Dean, College of Science and Engineering at Wilkes University; Holly Avery Ostopick, P.E., CPESC, CPSWQ Project Manager at- Pennsy Supply; Eric W Tappert, P.E. President, Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers; and Thomas Walski, Ph.D., P.E., F. ASCE Senior Project Manager, Bentley Systems. The focal point of discussion was on careers for engineers, ethical situations and information on the Milton F. Lunch Ethics Contest. The essay contest, sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers calls upon chapter members to respond to a situation regarding an engineer faced with an ethical question regarding his or her firm. The scenario examines the engineer's practices in connection with a site-development" study for a county with which he or she is associated through his membership on a county industrial development agency. NSPE and NSPE Educational Foundation award $1,000 to the winning essay divided between the chapter itself and the coauthors of the · paper. The winners are also recognized in PE Magazine. . Entries are due April 17. Following the formal panel, informal discussion including a Q and A was conducted. Junior Mechanical and Electrical Engineering major, Bernard So~ha, Wilkes Student Chapter of PSPE president, explained that while this is the first year Wilkes PSPE has cosponsored this discussion, they do host other events. "We do Mathcounts with local middle schools in February, and we also had a nuclear speaker come in last semester:' The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Holly Avery Ostopick, Project Manager at Pennsy Supply addresses group along with three other panel members. Socha said. "PSPE also does order of the engineers on March 29;' Socha added .."Here, graduating seniors receive a ring to be worn on their working hand to remind them to be honest and ethical:' Wilkes PSPE club meetings are typically at 11 a.m. every other Tuesday in Stark Learning Center. Students interested in getting involved can reach out to Socha at bernard.socha@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu r �.J News The Beacon - February 24, 2015 Registration Fall 2015 Seniors Class of 2016 (73 or more current credits earned) Online Registration for ALL Upcoming Seniors begins Monday, March 16th at 12:01 a.m. Juniors Class of 2017 (43 or more current credits earned) Online Registration for ALL Upcoming Juniors begins Wednesday, March 18th at 12:01 a.m. Sophomores Class of 2018 . (13 or more current credits earned) _ Online Registration for ALL Upcoming Sophomores begins Monday, March 23rd at 12:01 a.m. Freshmen Class of 2019 (less than 13 current credits earned) Online Registration for ALL Freshmen begins Wednesday, March 25th at 12:01 a.m. Weather Beat: March 17-20 Tues. 40 ° 23° Cloudy Wed. 43 ° 26° Mostly Sunny Thurs. Fri. 51° 31 ° 46° Mostly Sunny 31° Partly Cloudy Forecast as of March 13 taken from weather.com 6 �. : .• • • Life, Arts & Entertainment I 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------- Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&B Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu Jesus Christ .Superstar blesses Wilkes-Barre By Gabriella Romanelli Contributing Writer While individuals are fasting this Lenten season, the city of Wilkes-Barre is indulging itself in. theatrical entertainment by rolling out the red carpet for a very special guest: Jesus Christ. The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre picked an appropriate time to perform its. production ofJesus Christ Superstar. The community theatre will become the town of Jerusalem for the two weekends before Easter, as the musical cast takes the audience through the dramatic acts following the arrival ofJesus of Nazareth. Director Dana Feigenblatt is enthusiastic to be directing the musical she had previously performed at the Music Box in 2004. Feigenblatt, aware that Jesus Christ Superstar is a popular musical that has been produced numerous times throughout the area, has taken the opportunity to set her show apart from others. · "We're going for a modern 20s vision with the costumes and the props;'.reveals the director, wanting to do "something out of the box and different:' Actors in the musical )Vill be sporting a variety of fashion, Dana explains, "from glamourous flapper looks, to everyday wear, to some of the more rich-wear. "Since the show is so crowd-based, we wanted the peqple to look from all different walks oflife, as a crowd would be:' Feigenblatt is confident that her hardworking cast will masterfully represent these characters, as the 40 men and women range from ages 15 to 66. Chris O'Neal, 38, of Terre Haute, Indiana, is about to perform for his first time in 20 years as the character Judas. Prior to his involvement with Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, O'Neal's theatre experience had been limited to high school plays, in which he had been cast in lead Courtesy of Angel Berlane Mulcahy, On My Cue Photography The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre will turn its stage into Jerusalem for a pe~formance of'Jesus Christ Superstar'which will be held at 3 p.m. on March 22; 8 p.m. on March 27 and 28; and 3 p.m. on March 29, which is also Palm Sunday. · roles. He knew it was time to get back into performing when he found out that a local theatre was putting on Jesus Christ Superstar. "This is my dream show, and Judas is my dream role;' the actor said. O'Neal is most excited about performing Judas's death scene, which will deviate from traditional performances of the musical. "Traditionally, he 'hangs himself, but we're doing this play in a 1920s style, so the way that he dies is going to be a little bit of a surprise:' Now that O'Neal is back from his performing hiatus, audiences· can expect to see more of him in upcoming local productions. More familiar with being part of a Jesus Christ Superstar cast in community theatres is 52-year-old Michael Rahl, ho will be performing in the musical for the fourth time in 10 years. "I started as an apostle· and moved my way up to Caiaphas:' Rahl said. This particular production is different from. the actor's previous experiences, in part, because of his role as Caiapha~. "It's weird to be the villain, but fun;' ·he said. 'Tm the guy that takes in stray animals and opens up my house for people when they have nowhere to go, and now here I am saying, 'Jesus Must Die!"" Rahl said he is most excited for the audience to be blown away by the gifted cast ofJesus Christ Superstar, giving special attention to the vocal talent of O'Neal. According to Feigenblatt, the audience can "expect to ·see a Superstar unlike they've ever seen before:' Little Theatre, located on 537 N. Main St. in Wipces-Barre will hold its opening night at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. Admission is $20. Wilkes students recieve free admission with their student IDs. Additie>Ral performances are 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 and 29; and 8 p.m. on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. For more information go to www.ltwb. org. @wilkesbeacon gabrielfa.romane/Ji@wilkes.edu r �...I The Beacon - March 17, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 ·w uPB hosts ~Everything Green Bingo' The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees On March 12, the Wilkes University Programming Board hosted an "Everything Green Bingo" night on the first floor of the Henry sq.ident Center. _The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Freshman Lena Campisi volunteered to wear WUPB's shark suit for a free movie ticket during WUPB "green" Bingo. C i 0 n The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Students played a number of rounds of Bingo to win all kinds of"green" prizes, from snacks to the grand prize blender. 7 The Beacon/ f{ebecca Voorhees The winner of the blender was freshman Brandon Redcay. Follow the WUPB on Twitter @WilkesUPB to learn more about upcoming events. " C �I The Beacon - March 17, 20 15 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Sweating your way to relaxation with yoga By Josephine Latimer Staff Writer The first time walking into hot yoga could cause apprehension in some people. Not knowing what to expect, many may have doubts on their abilities to make it through a session, whether it is reservations on flexibility or the 100+ degree room. However, when the music starts to fill the heated ·air and muscles begin to loosen, one hardly realizes the sweat rolling from the body. After the session is complete a cool wash cloth dipped in calming aromatic scents is then distributed, a highlight after doing strenuous work in the dense, heated room. Hot yoga, also known as bikram yoga, is considered by many to be a great and enjoyable way to de-stress and get in shape. Jill Price, director of the Wilkes Adventure Educatiov. program, believes thqse who have fears and insecurities should go and try it out, even if one needs to rest throughout the class. "Don't judge yourself if you need to sit down. In yoga they teach you if it's too much, sit down . . .it boosts your confidence to sit down on a mat having gone than to dodge it if you're afraid:' For those who still have doubts on whether or not to try hot yoga, there are easier variations available to beginners. If one is unable to do a more advanced move geared toward those with more experience, there are poses that put less stress on your body that are equally beneficial. "I did it the first time and really liked it but I thought it was just a one-time thrill;' said Lyssa Scott, a junior integrative media student. "When I went back the second time I was getting so much deeper in the poses, it was so ·greaf' There are also health benefits if one regularly does hot yoga. A study in Time magazine showed "inCFeases in strength and muscle control, as well as a big improvement in balance:' Along with the physical boosts, hot yoga may also . provide psychological. benefits as well. Boston Magazine ran a story stating, "Heat The Beacon/Josephine Latimer Whether it is personal problems or school related stress, hot yoga could provide the necessary calming boost one needs as exams and papers beg in to pile up. has traditionally been used to promote wellness. The heated environment may enhance the antidepressant effects of this form of yoga:' · For more questions on hot yoga contact Jill Price at jill.price@wilkes.edu A @wilkesbeacon l.':I josephine.latimer@wilkes.edu Creativity and imagination: Wilkes Art Club By Danny VanBrunt ~ ports Writer . · . Students have an outlet for their creativity and imagination thanks to the Art Club at Wilkes. "I enjoy Art Club because it is a comfortable environment where I can just relax while doing creative projects and (talk) to friends I don't get to see often;' said member Nicole Kutos. The club meets once a month in Bedford Hall, room llO. It is run by Kutos, Israel Rodriguez, Kelly Sones and adviser Sharon Cosgrove. Kutos encourages people to join, regardless of experience. "You just need to be willing to let yourself be innovative and try new ideas:' she said. Sones handles contacting the members of the club by letting students know wh en the club will meet. She also recommends students join because it is a great place to meet people, a_nd because creating art is fun. The club has done various activities this year such as finger painting, card making, watercolor painting and doodling sessions. Every meeting is something different, which allows the club to appeal to a variety of students and get them involved in activities the students may not have done before. The Art Club, along with several other campus clubs, also plans to work on a project for the school. Rodriguez explained that one of the business-focused clubs is opening a student store in UCOM. The store will be used for students to sell their own products to other students. The students will manage it. Studio 20 is working with the Art Club to design the store. Rodriguez said the space lacks color, so th at is a priority. Studio 20 and the Art Club will decide on a design, and then the Art Club will paint it. · Cou rtesy of the Wil kes Art Club @wilkesbeacon danny.vandrunt@wilkes.edu Last month, the Wilkes Art Club had open stud io time to allow students to relax before the upcoming midterm stress. r , �_J Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - March 17, 2015 10 ~Psychology Club welcomes new members to join By Zachary Benedict Contributing Writer If you have you ever been interested in the way the human mind works and behaves, Wilkes University's Psychology Club might be the co-curricular for you. Dr. Debbie Tindell, professor of psychology and adviser to the Psychology Club, said she likes to think of the club as a way for psychology students to bond. "The Psychology Club is a way for anyone who has an interest in psychology to get to know others with a similar interest;' said Tindell. 'Tm very much about inclusion and making everyone feel welcome. Students can j_oin at any point and be involved as much as they like:' Junior psychology and criminology major, Lauren Chamberlain, has been a member of the Psychology c;lub since her transfer to Wilkes University. She said there is never a dull moment in the club. "There's always something new and exciting that we can do as a group;' Chamberlain said. "I like the community service aspect because we get to help out other people:' While Tindell has served as adviser since 2013, this was not her first time serving in the r~le. The psychology professor first held the position in 1999 and served · Courtesy of Wilkes University Psychology Club Members of the Psychology Club pose in Philadelphia where they recently participated in the Eastern Psychological Association conference. for a number of years until turning the organization over to Dr. Jennifer Thomas. It should be noted that the Psychology Club is not specifically for psychology majors. Anyone with an interest in the aspects of psychology can join. The club commits to regular activities such as helping out with the Step-by-Step program, which according to its website, "is committed to enhancing the quality of life and personal growth of those (served) through support for individua~ choice and independence:' The group also works with other organizations that assist people who have developmental disabilities. "It is not just psychology driven:' Chamberlain said. "We all do a lot of different events that aren't related to psychology. There are events that are just more about helping people:' While the club currently lists about 130 members, the Psychology Club encourages new members to learn more. Leadership positions are available. Tindell said she very .much enjoys all aspects of the club, but particularly enjoys getting to know the students at off-campus events. "Spending time with students at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association or at an end of the year party at my house allows me to get to know the students personally, outside of a classroom setting;' Tindell noted. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines feminism as "the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities." Why then, do some continue to reject being considered a feminist? It could be because of the common misconceptions that people hold about what feminism is and what it means to be a feminist. Seeking to bring clarity to this topic, some feminists of Wilkes University recently offered their refutes to these misconceptions. One popular notion about feminists is that they hate men, or that feminism is harmful to men, arguing that it seeks to diminish their role in society. "Feminism is not at all about hating men, a 2 t, j t"III ~ @wilkesbeacon Zachary.Benedict@wilkes.edu a a d 0 Misconceptions of.fetninism revealed and explained By AJyfsa Mursch Staff Writer e l:J n d C putting men down or demeaning men," said Dr. Helen Davis, associate professor of English and interim chair of the Women's and Gender Studies Department. "It is about striving for a more equal world. It's good for men too because an unequal society is not good for anyone." Davis went on to say that it is incorrect that feminists can only be women, as there are many men that realize a strong culture is better for all and thereby identify as feminists. She also rejects tlre widespread belief that feminists are against marriage. "As a feminist, I fully embrace the right for women to make their own life choices, whatever that looks like. It's about having the choice," Davis said. Another argument that undermines feminism and the need for it is that gender equality simply isn't an issue. "If gender equality isn't an issue, why do women get paid less than men? Why are women the c>Verwhelming majority of victims of sexual and domestic abuse?" asked sophomore Danica DeMesa. "Just because people don't experience gender inequality doesn't mean it doesn't exist." People may also shy away from being deemed a feminist because it is rumored that if you identify as such, you cannot be stereotypically "feminine." Both women contest this claim, as DeMaesa emphasizes that feminism includes a variety of people and supports women no matter how they choose to present themselves. Davis furthers this point by saying that to reject someone as a feminist due to their appearance would mean denying a large portion of the feminist population. Many ofthese widely held misconceptions discourage people from identifying as a feminist. However, if provided with a more thorough understanding of what feminism is these hesitations could fall away. "We [women] don't have strong media representations. We don't have women in positions of political power, we still have many women experiencing systems of discrimination in the work force, and we still have a very prevalent rape culture," Davis concluded. "Until that changes we still need women and ~en who are willing to fight for the rights of women to be treated fairly and equally, and I don't understand how anyone can be against that." @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu 1: s F ti h p d h h 0 f; 0 ' s n d n �The Beacon - March 17, 2015 11 . Life, Arts & Entertainment 5 Saint Patrick's Day Traditions Explained By Emily DeAngelis Staff Writer St. Patty's Day. While here in Northeastern Pennsylvania we celebrate with Irish potatoes, the wearing of the green and plenty to drink, around the globe St. Patrick's Day is met with a wide variety of custom. • RIVER DYING A 40-year-old tradition in Chicago turns the city very green- literally. By using an eco-friendly dye, the Chicago River is dyed green during the celebrations. In years previous, it has taken days for the river to return to its natural color. Today, however, the dye only fasts about five hours but still manages to bring in over 400,000 spectators. • The North White House Fountain c ll . •1 ar pursm•t. also 10 ows a s1m1 • THE BAGPIPES The Bagpipes: While undoubtedly a time-honored element to most St. Patrick's Day parades, behind the scenes there remains debates over the legitimacy of the pipes. ·While Highland pipes are traditionally used in St. Patrick's Day parades around the world, these pipes are actually of Scottish origin. However, the real pipes of Ireland, Uileann pipes, can only be played while seated making them difficult to integrate into marching parades. Furthermore, the Highland pipes have a heartier and louder quaintly that we now associate with the holiday and its festivities. • WORLD'S SHORTEST PARADE World's Shortest Parade: In Hot . Spring's National Park', Arkansas, all 98 feet of the World's Shortest Street, Bridge Street, are packed with St. Patty's Day festivities! The parade is famed to host over · 100 Elvis impersonators, and this year the celebration is going to be kicked off by a performa~ce of growing country stars, The Swon Brothers. • FOCUS ON HISTORY Focus on history: Although Boston, Massachusetts, is home to our nation's largest Irish population, its celebrations are limited to the traditional parade, bagpipes and drinking. Sharing the same date of celebration is . D ay, wh en t h e Bntls •· h Evacuat10n troops evacuated Boston during the Revolutionary War. Used as a safe word of passage through the city by early colonists, "St. Patrick;' proves their deep Irish roots. • EVERYONE TURNS IRISH ON ST. PATTY'S DAY . While here in the states, people pretend to become Irish for a brief 24 hours, Ireland is quite the opposite. Ireland's parades celebrate the multitude of nationalities in their country, including Polish and Welsh. Fun fact: The real St. Patrick wasn't Irish either. @wilkesbeacon emilyrose.deangelis@wilkes.edu HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY r �_J . 12 The Beacon - March 17, 201 5 ♦ ♦ •• The •igins of ,$t Patrick's Day is famous for two things: parades and binge-drinking. Named after the patron saint of • Ireland, March 17 is used as a day to party in quite a few nations around the world besides Ireland. These countries include Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain, Argentina, Australia and the United States. Though a generally popular holiday, those who celebrate it seem to know little of its origins or, really, the point of it all. When asked what he knew of the history of St. Patrick's Day, Taillon Staudenmeier, a sophomore at Wilkes University, knew the basics of it. "I know that Saint Patrick was credited with the removal of snakes on the island of Ireland. I also know that, on a more believable note, he used the three leaf clover as a way to teach the Holy Trinity:' What Staudenmeier mentioned and what many forget is the purely Christian origin of this holiday. St. Patrick's Day is a d~y for church-goers. The Lenten restrictions on drinking alcohol are lifted for this day, which is most likely why this holiday has been continuously celebrated since the 1600s, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. · ·• But, as Dr, Philip Freeman of Luther College said in a 2009 National Geographic article, "The modern eelebration of St. Patric'.Ks Day really has almost nothing to do with the real man:' So who was St. Patrick? Nearly all the world knows about this murky figure is from two hand-written documents. The most notable is called "The Confessions of Patrick:' which acts as an autobiography for the saint himself. The following information is taken directly from his words, along with various historians' interpretation In the first place, Patrick was not from Ireland. Born in Roman-controlled Britain around 387 A.D., he was a non-b_eliever with a deacon father. At the age of sjxteen, Patrick was captured by Irish pirates, taken Ireland itself and turned into a slave. While being in captivity for a six-year span, he found God through prayer and reportedly began hearing voices. These voices, he believed, were messages from God and the angels. He ran away and persuaded a ship captain to take him back to Britain. Once home, he ~ontinued his study o( Christianity; A few years later, he had a stunning vision. to story by Pat Walther design by Steve Dzledziak 1 �The Beacon - March 17, 2015 13 .. ~ @======================@ As Patrick himself writes, "I saw a man coming, as it were from Ireland. His name was Victoricus, and he carried many letters, and he gave me one of them. I read the heading: 'The Voice of the Irish: As I began the letter, I imagined in that moment that I heard the voice of those very people ... and they cried out, as with one voice:.'we·appeal to you, holy servant boy, to come and walk among us:" • Patrick returned to Ireland as a Christian missionary following the vision. His mission was to convert the · pagan population to Christianity. This was not an easy task. Many of the Irish thought he was insane and Patrick was beaten oftel?, for his beliefs, according to his memoir. Patrick died in relative obscurity on, what historians believe, was March 27,461 AD. Over time the myth around Patrick grew to epic proportion. Nearly the entire Irish national identity i' founded around this folklore. But St. Patrick's Day itself is a different story. What we celebrate today is more or le a bastardization of the Christian feast day. A major inaccuracy is the use of the color green as symbolic of St. Patrick. St. Patrick's color, and the color with which Ireland celebrates St. Patrick's Day, is blue. According to J.B. Bury, author of Ireland's Saint: The Essential Biography of St. Patrick, the color green is widespread for four reason . "Toe first reason is that green is one of three colors in the .Irish flag. The second reason is Ireland's nickname, 'The Emerald Isle: The third is the association of the color green with the season of spring, similar to the use of a rabbit for Easter. And the fourth and most obvious reason is that green is the color of the shamrock;' The world will never know who St. Patrick really was. Now all historians can do is speculate over centuriesold texts to try and find new meanings in dead words. So, as another St. Patrick's Day comes and goes, think about the history of what's being celebrated blindly but consistently. Maybe the luck of the Irish will lead you to answers. @==========~==;;:;:::;;=========~@ ~ r �_J The Beacon - March 17, 2015 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu University of Oklahoma students expelled after racist lnstagrar11 video exposure, student body unifies By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor A disturbing chant sweeps the nation after going viral on social media. Students from Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity at the University ·of Oklahoma were caught on camera chanting a revolting racial chant about never allowing African Americans in their fraternity. The words used in the chant were sickening and completely disrespectful to the African American race, not to mention a complete embarrassment to the Caucasian community. The two boys that were caught on camera singing the chant faced immediate expulsion. The president of the university, David Boren, quickly shut down the Oklahoma chapter and ended all ties they had with them the following day after the video was released. Students of all differen_t_races came together in front of the SAE house and supported the closing of the home. The two boys caught on camera are not the only ones facing the consequences. Boren is heavily investigating the 70 member fraternity and figuring out all David Boren I have acted today to expel two students who were leaders in the singing of a racist chant. See press release - DBo 0 5,883 1 2 P 4,533 • * Boren commented via Twitter 7 ••• that were involved with the chant and following with appropriate disciplinary action. However, there are some that disagree with the president's decision and think he acted too swiftly without considering all the factors. A libertarian group, Foundation for Individual Rights in Education , said "It was unconstitutional for the university to expel fraternity members for their speech, no matter how hateful," in an article in the New York Times. Perhaps the president did act quickly, but he has his whole student ·body to think of. A student feeling unsafe or uneasy on campus is not acceptable to Boren. He did what he felt would make the student body f~el more at ease on campus. "They [tbe two boy students] played a leading role in the singing of the chant and created a hostile learning environmenCfor others,"-Boren· told the New York Times. These students making such nauseating remarks need to understand that discriminating against different races is not tolerated. Frankly it is disgusting to see that we still have such racial hatred in the world. The actions have even impacted other aspects of the university. Many sports recruits have backed out of their commitm'ent to play collegiately for the school. . This is the 21st century. Have we not grown as a whole that we cannot now look at one another no matter race, ethnicity or religion as our equal? It seems there has been too much naivety and too much faith being put into people; thinking everyone is well rounded and does not discriminate against others. America is looked upon as a place of equality and opportunities. The screenshot from the raeial video taken-from SA~'s -lnstagram account helped university officials quickly identify the students involved It would behoove us as individuals to think otherwise, apparently. This incident adds to why people sometimes look down on fraternities . These students obviously did not come up with this chant all on their own. SAE has been around for a while; and because of this a question arises. Did the University really has no idea about this racial chant sung by this fraternity for so many years? Or are they only doing something about it now because it was exposed and posted on social media? Students at Oklahoma University have claimed to feel some tension in the past due to race; however nothing has arose, (as we know of) until now. President Boren was right in his decision of the racial remarks made by the SAE fraternity boys. Let this be a lesson for all the members, students at Oklahoma University and others that have viewed the video of the fraternities chant. · This is unacceptable behavior that should not and will not be tolerated. People that support that type of behavior are absolutely unpalatable and deserve any punishment or discipline given to them. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stick/es@wilkes.edu �lO The Beacon - March 17, 2015 L The Diary _ o f a Young Girl, the Anne Frank story te, of d) 1d er ve ,, 1, of to LSt 30 ,es ip 111 ys us at m of ;et of lS a re m ia in ,e of ,e ,e tg !d td By Sara Pisak Asst. Opinion Editor As the Nazi Party swept through Holland, a wave of anti-semitic laws were passed which barred hard working individuals of the Jewish faith from owning businesses, practicing law and holding other forms of employment. Hitler began rounding up members of the Jewish community and imprisoning them in concentration camps. Otto Frank, a businessman, anticipated his family's suffering and on July 6, 1942, they entered hiding in the "secret annex." The small attic space above a business required the inhabitants of the attic spend their days in complete silence and little movement as the businessmen downstairs kept their secret. While living in the "secret annex," 13 year old Anne Frank composed daily entries in her diary, where she revealed an intellect gift for writing and insight into the world beyond her years. The Franks and their friends resided in the attic for 25 months until a Nazi informant revealed their position, leading to their deportation to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Anne Frank, her older sister, her mother and their family friends were separated and died at the hands of their captors in deplorable conditions. The exact date of Anne Frank's death is unknown but historians estimate the date of her death may have occurred in early March, just days before Allied Forces liberated the camps and before her sixteenth birthday. What is known however, is Anne Frank's lasting impact on the literary world and society in general. After the war, Otto Frank, the only surviving · member of the family returned to the annex, where he found his daughter's diary, which he published. In just 20 short years after the diary's first publication, Anne's diary has been published in 31 languages and has sold over 4 million copies. In honor of Anne, I am counting down my five favorite quotes from her novel, The Diary of a .Young Girl. 5."Sympathy,Love,Fortune ... We all have these qualities but still tend to not use them!" This quote selected as number five makes me question, why as a society do we not use our strongest qualities more often? Are we so preoccupied with Opinion life that we breeze through each day without even the slightest consideration of how we can use our best qualities for the betterment of the world? Anne considered herself fortunate . In a time when Anne and her family had very little , she considered herself to have more than most as she acknowledged the suffering of others. Anne's desires for people to be more sympathetic, to love others without prejudice and to sprejld our good fortune, is still relevant in our tumultuous world. Anne merely wishes for us to utilize and .share our best qualities. 4. "No one has ever become poor by giving.'.' Anne's quote is a simple statement that always rings true. I believe it is often assumed that giving has to be a grand gesture. A donation of a large sum of money is often the grand gesture that first comes to our minds when we describe giving. Large monetary donations may be something that many are unable to afford . What Anne is discussing is giving the gift of your time and although "it may seem cliche, the gift of a kind word or a smile could make someone's day. These are gifts that do not wield us poorer for giving them but richer for taking a moment to share them with those around us. Having little in the "secret annex," Anne does not take for granted the simple gestures that brighten her day and neither should we , as we should make a point to become richer through giving . 3. "I know what I want, I have a goal, an opinion, I have a religion and love. Let me be myself and then I am satisfied. I know that I'm a woman, a woman with inward strength and plenty of courage." How many of us were this confident when we were 13 or 14 years old? Probably not many. How many of us are this confident at this point in our lives? Anne is a hundred percent sure of herself, unwavering in her beliefs. She wants to share her goals and her opinions on every subject. Anne recognizes that she holds steadfast to her love of life and her religion. When she recognizes these elements in her life, Anne is satisfied with herself and more importantly with who she is becoming. Anne was persecuted 15 because of her religious beliefs but as a woman Anne also faced other challenges. Anne identifies her qualities as a woman of strength and of courage, who was fully aware of the ideals she would contribute to the world . 2. "In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart." This quote places Anne's life in perspective; she is a young teenager living in constricting and confining conditions. Considering the situation Anne, her family and others of the Jewish faith have endured during WWII, it would be justified if Anne was filled with bitter contempt. Instead, Anne believes that people are good at heart. The word that always strikes. me in this quote ·is "people". Anne does not distinguish types of peopl~ . She does not state, "I believe the Jewish people" nevertheless, she encompasses all people not excluding those who are persecuting her. Like all of Anne's work, she shows a compassion for the human spirit. (Ill& oldie ..... wllowm ..... fomir, OM Aineliiilz TbeDian ofaYountGlrl Courtesy of Creative Commons 1. "I want to go on living even after my death. And therefore, I am grateful to God for ~iving me this gift, this possibility of developing myself and of writing, of expressing , all that is in me." Finally, this is my favorite Anne Frank quote for many reasons. The two main motives behind my favoritism for this quote are the infinitive spirit of the first sentence and Anne 's acknowledgement of her talent. The first sentence is biting as it strikes a blow to the reader. Anne has more than accomplished her goal of continuing to live after her unwarranted death. It is as if Anne, who was easily able to peer into the human soul, was able to predict the outcome of her writing. Each time anyone reads The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne's words continue to ensure her legacy. Secondly, Anne also acknowledges and thanks God for her writing talent. As always, Anne is self-aware of the notion that her diary was a way of expressing not only her emotions but the emotions of people. I always read this quote with a sad air of inevitability. As if Anne discerned her death was inevitable and if she could leave behind one wish, one thank you note and one quote to be remembered for, she decided to write what has become my favorite quote. The uncertainty and horrible circumstances surrounding the date of Anne Frank's death serves as a reminder of the cruel intentions caused by discrimination. However, the stirring wisdom behind Anne's poignant quotes illustrate the power and the lasting effect the written word can have on society, while moving humanity towards a more humane and tolerant culture Sara's Sco·re: A @wilkesbeacon le:J sara.pisak@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - March 17, 2015 Opinion 16 I do: the status of relationships and marriage i~ 2015 By Al Ii son Rossi Our generation is no longer looking for that typical romantic relationship such as the relationship portrayed in The Nofebook Everyone claims that an individual by Nicolas Sparks. Our generation rarely should go into college free of a relationship goes on dates anymore. A romantic gesture and or commitment. is no longer receiving flowers or sneaking Not many ·college students want a out past curfew to be with a significant relationship while they are in school for other. A romantic gesture now is equivalent many reasons. People, in general have to a good morning or a good night text. gotten told over and over again that Some people even prefer texting ratlier longterm relationships in college are a bad then talking in person. Small talk has idea. College is meant to focus on lifelong • unfortunately become the new deep and friendships, academics and career paths. clruv.k words are sometimes more valued The . question· now becomes: are these than sober conversations. statements and opinions actually accurate? This generation is becoming increasingly For many individuals, college is a time comfortable with just a hook-up. to figure out who they are, what they want The "hook-up" stage is increasing in to create, pursue, enjoy and where they are many teens and other individuals in their headed next after · they are graduated. It twep.ties as well. In a college environment can be nice to bring someone along in that intoxicated and sober hook-ups are bound moment in time but this can possibly create to occur (Ed. note: The Beacon staff obstacles in their journey as well. does not endorse underage drinking, nor There must ~e a reason why so many drunken sexual activities). People get people have this mindset of college together at parties and other soc1al events combined with romance, love and sex. to hook up with someone or to have good Staff Writer times with their friends, acquaintances and other students. · Some students look at relationships as if they're being confined or restrained. Individuals have become less focused around the idea of a relationships and marriage in general. One of the reasons why people are becoming less focused on relationships and marriage is the fact that people are becoming more career driven then they were in the past. The declining economy in the United States has caused an increase and a demand for a college education. Many individuals are beginning to put less of a significance on marriage. This has an enormous impact on the marriage rates of the United States. According to pewsocialtrends.org, only fifty-two percent of all adults in the United States were married in 2008; back in 1960, seventy-two percent of the population was married. · Our generation is influencing various social changes m today's society. The definition of family has become very controversial in the recent years. Pewsocialtrends.org explained: "eighty-six percent of people say a single parent and child constitute a family; nearly as many (eighty percent) say an unmarried couple living together with a child is a family; and sixty-three percent say a gay or lesbian couple raising a child is a family." Just like the definition of family has changed in the recent years the significance and view point of marriage is changing simultaneously. The "hook-up" or "no commitment" mentality is becoming increasingly popular, especially on college campuses. This mentality can become contagious but how far will it spread? Will this mentality completely change the traditions and customs of marriage? Or maybe marriage might cease to exist all together. @wilkesbeacon allison.rossi@wilkes.edu Hitchcock's Rear Window re-release now in technicolor By Sara Pisak Asst. Opinion Editor On March 22nd and March 25th Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window will be rereleased in theaters. The 1954 classic follows photojournalist L.B . Jefferies, who after an accident is wheelchair bound. Confined to his apartment in a wheelchair, Jefferies uses a pair of binoculars to break-up the monotony of his day. While looking through his binoculars, Jefferies believes he witnessed his neighbor murder his wife in cold blood. The old-school, psychological thriller stars famed actors of the time James Stewart, Grace Kelly and Raymond Burr. Popular director Alfred Hitchcock, known as a pioneer of the psychological thriller/ mystery genre as well as the first director to employ 3D, directed the movie during his peak years behind the camera. Although being snubbed for any Oscars during its release year, Rear Window 7 quickly gained acclaim. The American Film Institute ranks Rear Window at number 48 on its list of "The 100 Greatest Movies of All-Time." Further acclaim comes as Rear Window is listed 38 on the International Movie Database's ranking of"The Top 250 Films." Alfred Hitchcock and his work became so popular, the term "Hitchcockian" was coined to describe his unique brand of suspense. In the case of Rear Window, the movie's popularity has flourished. The film has been adapted to a stage play and recreated in episodes of popular television shows as well as loosely served as the basis of the Shia LaBeouf movie Disturbia. La:Beouf is a teen serving a sentence of house arrest when he becomes convinced his neighbor is a serial killer. Besides the movie's differences in plot and ages of the characters, the viewer will quickly notice that the loosely based remake, contains more violence and blood than the original Rear Window. What accounts for these differences? I have seen almost every Alfred Hitchcock movie that has been released and I categorize each one as terror not horror. The differences in both films can be found in the differences between terror and horror. Ann Radcliffe, a forerunner of the Gothic Literature movement, explains the difference between these terms in her essay "On the Supernatural in Poetry." Radcliffe states, "Terror and horror are so far opposite that the first expands the soul, and awakens the faculties to a high degree of life; the other contracts, freezes and nearly annihilates them." Radcliffe views terror as the more sophisticated form of frightening the viewer. Terror creates an ·active viewer of the film as it plays on their psychological states and their ability to reason through events. Horror on the other hand, is intrusive to Continued on page 17 Courtesy of Creative Commons • �The Beacon - March 17, 2015 Opinion 17 Rear Window continued ... . the audience. Horror is filled with classic film and director. When I began shocking images which leaves the viewer composing this article, I asked several helpless as the fear annihilates their other individuals of varying generations if they senses. were more familiar with Rear Window or Hitchcock, in all of his works including Distrubia. Although not a definitive study, Rear Window, strives to create terror. He I found individuals in my generation plays with camera angles, lighting and have heard of Rear Window but have props in order to keep from shocking the never seen the movie while others, who audience so greatly that they cannot solve consider themselves movie buffs such as the mystery presented. Along the way, myself, have seen both Rear Window and Hitchcock uses these film elements to toy its loosely based remake Distrubia. By rewith what the characters and audience releasing Rear Window, a new generation saw, heard and believes, thus employing familiar with the technologically produced terror to the fullest. Hitchcock has a more gore of today's horror films will become difficult task than directors of modern · well-acquainted with the master of terror horror films. As a director in l 920s- l 970s, as they unplug from the technologically Hitchcock produced a greater quality of enhanced movies of today and dive into a work with less technology. Personally, I am excited by 1he rerelease of Rear Window as it means a new generation will be introduced to a wo~ld of suspense and terror. f"IIII @wilkesbeacon PUB & PIZZERIA Butch & Mary Jo 131 Coal Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 (570) 824-2222 Visit us @menusnepa.com for daily specials and business hours! Want to share your thoughts? Any student can submit a story to the opinion section. Current events, controversial topics, reviews .. .if you have an opinion, get it heard! Please contact eith~ James Jaskolka or Frank :Passalacqua if you would like to submit your story to The Beacon! l:J sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Love the skin you're in: skin .care tips for the changing seasons By Elyse Guziewicz Staff Writer Spring months are a difficult time for skin care. As the ~eather changes, it vacillates between cold and warm temperatures, meaning basic summer or win.ter routines are ineffective at best. Dry skin is indicative of a frigid and windy climate, while sunny days can mean a buildup of oils from sweat and sunburnt skin. Skin care is more than vanity. Taking care of your skin can help prevent major health problems either immediately, like painful cracking around the lips or fingertips from the cold, or later in life, like skin cancers caused by overexposure such as melanoma. Taking care of your skin in the spring means mixing necessary steps from winter and summer weather skin care to combat the elemental mood swings. One of the first, most important tools for skin care, especially in the spring, is knowing the kind of skin you have. This can depend on a lot of factors, including how much melanin you have and the natural moisture of your skin. Melanin is what contributes to the color of your skin. The more melanin you have, the darker your ski.n is. The darker your skin is, the less susceptible you are to UV radiation and sunburn, meaning you won't need heavy sunscreen. Lighter skin tones will require more sunscreen sooner in the year. Knowing whether or not you have dry, oily, or combination skin can also help set you up for success. Naturally dry skin means you'll likely need moisturizer daily year-round. It would also be in your best interests to avoid "oil-control" cleansers, which could irritate your skin. Conversely, oily skin means you have to watch out for clogged pores and means it's important that you keep your skin - especiaUy your face - clean fro!Il sweat and other pollutants like makeup. With cold weather skin care, moisturizer is the name of the game. Wind, ice, and salt mean red, irritated, and dry skin, especially in exposed areas like the face and hands. Keeping in mind your skin type, pick a moisturizer that's lightweight and won't clog your pores. If you struggle with oily skin, choosing something with salicylic acid could keep your face from getting windburned without polluting your skin or causing breakouts. When the weather gets warmer, sunscreen and keeping your skin clean get even more important. For people who have very light skin, wearing spf30 sunblock daily is essential to avoid sunburn - sunburn plus windburn is a painful combination. Regardiess of skin tone, sunscreen should be a part of your daily routine and can be found at about spfl 5 in a lot of drugstore moisturizers. For people with oily skin, it may be in your best interests to wash your face morning and evening, as warmer weather can mean sweat irritating your skin and causing breakouts or redness. Balancing the essential parts of skin care in bOth winter- alld -summer is the key to surviving the spring months while keeping your skin dear and comfortable. A @wilkesbeacon t.,:J elyse.guziewicz@wilkes.~du r �_J The Beacon - March 17, 2015 Opinion 18 201-5 NFL Scouting Combine Results By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor 40Yard Dash Draft Analysis Vericle Jump II Mariota, Marcus .., Marshall, Nick Sims, Blake Hundley, Brett Fajardo, Cody 4.52 4.54 4.57 4.63 4.63 II Marshall, Nick Bennett, Bryan Hundley, Brett Mariota, Marcus Petty, Bryce 37.5 37.0 36.0 36.0 34.0 II Langford, Jeremy Williams,. Karlos Williams, Trey Johnson, David · Gordon, Melvin 4.42 4.48 4.49 4.50 4.52 II Abdullah, Ameer Johnson, David Zenner, Zach Crockett, JohnRB Ajayi, Jay 42.5 41.5 41.0 40.0 39.0 II Nelson, J.J. Dorsett, Phillip Conley, Chris White, Kevin Lockett, Tyler 4.28 4.33 4.35 4.35 4.40 II Conley, Chris Strong, Jaelen . Bell, Kenny Hall, Rannell Coates, Sammie 45.0 42.0 41.5 41.0 41.0 II Cox, Justin 4.36 Rowe, Eric 4.45 Randall, Damarious 4.46 Tartt, Jaquiski · 4.53 Collins, Landon 4.53 II Drummond, Kurtis Rowe, Eric Randall, Damarious Cox, Justin Whitehead, Jermaine 39.5 39.0 38.0 38.0 37.0 Jones, Byron Johnson, Kevin Darby, Ronald Carter, Alex Williams, P.J. 44.5 41.5 41.5 40.0 40.0 Tull, Davis 42.5 42.0 41.0 40.5 38.0 m Darby, Ronald Grant, Doran Shaw, Josh Mager, Craig 4.31 4.38 4.44 4.44 4.44 Beasley, Vic Alexander, Kwon Anthony, Stephone Dupree, Bud Heeney, Ben 4.53 4.55 4.56 4.56 4.59 Waynes, Trae m m • Dupree, Bud Beasley, Vic M., Benardrick Kendricks, Eric After the annual NFL scouting combine, we can rest assured knowing that this draft class offers some depth at multiple important positions. First things first: the quarterback debate just got hotter. Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston are the obvious leaders in the QB pack, while both will go as the first two quarterbacks selected. Even though Mariota had a better college career (looking at purely stats), Winston seemed to steal the QB show. Winston came out and immediately addressed the elephant in the room- his . maturity. During the news conference, he acted very confident, giddy and ready to take the step to the next level. His performace showed that as well. While both QB's participated in throwing drills, Winston was ·on point 24/7. Mariota proved the critics wrong when they address his drop-back issues and his injury past, but he wa~ still obviously lacking compared to the spotlight of Winston. Many mock drafts have Winston going number one overall to the Tampa Bay Buccanneers, aJ)d I can't ever argue. But where will Marcus go? Tennessee? New York? Cleveland? Philadelphia? Only time will tell, but.my money is in Philly (regardless of the Bradford acquisition). Next is the significant emergence of Trae Waynes as the obvious best defensive back in the entire draft. Waynes came out and silenced the crowd with his 4.31 40-yar;d time. It should be noted that only one person, a wide receiver, had a faster time in the entire combine. Waynes will immediately be an impact player in any defense he is placed into. Lastly is a player I have been big on for months, West Virginia's Kevin White. This receiver I feel has the characteristics and skill set to be the best receiver in this draft, even over Amari Cooper. Amari Cooper may be the most natural receiver, but there is something special about Kevin White that shines through. His fluid performance at the combine was one for the books. The 2015 NFL Draft officially kicks off April 29. I can tell you one thing, I will be glued to my TV all night. Go Eagles! Top 32 Prospects 1. Leonard Williams 2. Jameis Winston 3. Marcus Mariota 4. Dante Fowler Jr. 5. Kevin White 6. Vic Beasley 7. Danny Shelton 8. Amari Cooper 9. Randy Gregory 10. Shane Ray 11. Brandon Scherff 12. DeVante Parker 13. Andrus Peat 14. Alvin Dupree 15. Trae Waynes 16. La'el Collins 17. Malcom Brown 18. T.J. Clemmings 19. Landon Collins 20. Todd Gurley 21. Ereck Flowers 22. Jaelet?- Strong 23. Melvin Gordon 24. Dorial Green-Beckham 25. Owamagbe Odighizuwa 26. Cameron Erving 27. Marcus Peters 28. Maxx Williams 29. Kevin Johnson 30. Jordan Phillips 31. Eddie Goldman 32. Shaq Thompson DT QB QB OLB WR OLB DT WR DE DE OT WR OT DE CB OT DT OT ss RB OT WR RB WR DE C CB TE CB DT DT OLB @wilkesbeacon frank.passa/acqua@wilkes.edu • �Sports The Beacon - March 17, 2015 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Women's tennis motivated to win ninth straight By Grant Rogers Sports Writer The Wilkes University Women's Tennis team is on the verge of capturing its ninth consecutive Freedom Conference Championship. The Lady Colonels have had 19 wins in the last three seasons. Currently Wilkes is 9-1 and is ranked 19th in the Atlantic South Region. "The team and I are excited and motivated to play our b,est so we can hopefully capture the title for the ninth straight year," sophomore Kendra Croker said. This month, the Lady Colonels headed south to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, for their annual spring break trip. Wilkes came out in style sweeping Central State University 9-0 in the first match. Wilkes won every match while -in South Carolina. "Hilton Head was great. We had a couple of tough matches but everyone played really well and had a lot of fun," sophomore Alanna Denauski said. In the second match against Wartburg College, Wilkes earned wins from sophomore standout Kendra Croker at the No. 1 spot, Taylor Hoffmann at the No. 4 spot, Olivia Hewison at the No. 5 spot and Alanna Denauski at the No. 6 spot. Final score of was Wilkes coming out on top 7-2. The Lady Colonels sailed past Mount Union in their third match in South Carolina beating the Lady Raiders 7-2. Wilkes took four of six singles matches alld won all three doubles flights against Mount Union. The four. singles winners .for Wilkes were Madison Salmon, Taylor Hoffmann, Olivia Hewison, and Alanna Denauski. In the final match of spring break Wilkes took on St. John f.i.sher College and defeated the Lady Cardinals 9-0. Singles winners for Wilkes were Croker, English, Salmon, Parker, Stanton, and Markulics. Wilkes also swept St. John Fisher in the three doubles flights. "South Carolina w~s amazing. We all played incredible tennis and we went undefeated. It was great!" Croker added. The Wilkes University women's tennis team had perfect 4~0 record on their spring break trip to South Carolina, bringing the team record to 9-1 for the 2014-2015 season. Courtesy of gowilkesu.com Sophomore Madison Salmon hitting the ball to her opponent in a match. "With everyone hitting well, we're expecting to have another great season," Denauski said. The Lady Colonels have three matches against Lebanon Valley College, Haverford College and Bloomsburg University before opening Freedom Conference play against Eastern University on April 2. t,"ll @wilkesbeacon l=;Jgrant.rogers@wilkes.edu Men's tennis wins five of six games on spring break trip By Danny Van Brunt Sports Writer The Men's Tennis team won five out of six games played over spring break in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The Colonels defeated Wartburg College, Central State University, University of Mount Union, John Fisher College, and Roanoke College. The Colonels lost their first game of the season to the University of Findlay (1-5). The team hopes to dominate and capture its eighth straight conference title this spring. Head coach Chris Leicht, has been coaching for 13 years and feels confident his team will continue to dominate. The team captains Steven Wilson, Brendon Blachowski, and Throy Austero all contribute to the team's success. Steven Wilson is the two-time Freedom Conference Player of the Year, and has a MAC Individual title in both singles and doubles play. Brendon Blachowski has earned a second team All-Conference honor, and has two MAC Individual singles crown. Some other important players are Max Appello, Dominic Parfianowicz, Michael Kranz, Adam Lefkandinps, Troy Haas, and Jacob Parfianowicz. The first three games against Lebanon Valley College, Bloomsburg University and the University of Scranton will be played away. On March 29, the tennis team play shome at the Ralston Athletic Complex against Keystone College . Courtesy of gowilkesu.com @wilkesbeacon danny.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Sophomore Jacob Parfianowicz prepares to hit the ball to his opponent. r �_J Sports The Beacon - March 17, 2015 Women's lacrosse opens up the season with a win By Cara Basile Sports Writer ., The women's lacrosse team went 1-1 in New Haven, Conn., over spring break. The team dominated its first garrie against Albertus Magnus College 18-2, but fell to Western Connecticut State 17-21. The team was able to learn from both the win and loss, setting a mark for the rest of the season. The Lady Colonels had the opportunity in their first games to practice and develop team chemistry on the field. The second game was more of a learning experience for the team. "The second game was much more challenging for us," midfielder Tori Kerr said. "The loss was a blessing in disguise because it make·s us realize what we need to work on as a team before conference play." Kerr, along with Melanie Rivera are two returning juniors who are excited to be back on the field and hope to encourage their teammates in order to be successful. "On the field I try to motivate my teammates by maintaining a positive outlook and a positive attitude," Kerr said. "Off the field I tty to motivate my teammates by setting realistic goals." "Three of my roommates and I are all lacrosse players," Rivera said. "Whenever one of us i~ down, we're all there to lift each other up whether that's on the field or off of it." To accomplish goals like making playoffs and winning the Freedom Conference championship, the women will have to maintain their positive outlook. The team fell just short of the title last year against Arcadia University. This year the women are more determined to secur~ a spot and the win. "My freshman year we came into the season ranked dead last in the conference," Rivera shared. "Now we're ranked second overall. With Arcadia finally out of the conference: this is our year to win it all." The team will take on Martime College at 2 p .m . on March 21 Schmidt Stadium which will also be -the team veteran's game. @wilkesbeacon cara. basile@wilkes.edu Softball wraps up spring trip By An dre Spruell Sports Writer APARTMENTS Studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms Available June 1, 2015 Over Spring Break, the Wilkes University softball team took a 12-hour bus trip down to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where members began their spring training. While in Myrtle Beach, the softball team went 4-4 and grew closer together as a team. Almost all of the games that the girls played were done at 2 p.m., so after they · worked up a sweat on the diamond, they were able to soak up some sun and enjoy themselves by doing things like going to the beach, doing team bonding activities in their hotel rooms and going to team dinners. All these activities brought the girls closer together as a result and will look to use their closeness and togetherness as a team to their advantage this season. The women were able to have fun while playing the sport they love. "The weather was pretty nice so that was a plus and we played pretty well. We could have done better, but we went .500 overall so we can't really complain, and we got along as a team so overall it was pretty good," said freshman shortstop Grace Sanzalone. While in South Carolina, team members were able to face some pretty tough competition, including a Division II school. The Lady Colonels seem eager and ready to start the season as they just ended having to wake up for 6 and 7 a.m. workouts and currently practice every day at 4 p.m., waiting for the weather to get warmer so they can start practicing outside. The team's opening game was supposed to be at King's College but was postponed. The opening game now will be home against SUNY Canton at 5:30 p.m. on on March 20. "I think our outlook is really good, the team meshes well together and we have really good players so ifwe practice hard and play as a team we will do well," Sanzalone added. • @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wi/ke's.edu �The Beacon - March 17, 2015 21 Sports Wilkes baseball team opens spring break with two wins By Brandon Gubitosa Sports Editor The Wilkes baseball team wrapped up its spring break trip with.,.i record of 3°5. The team opened• its season with a pair of wins against host Paine College in Augusta, Ga. In the first game, senior Dan Pisanchyn put the Colonels on the bQard early with an RBI single driving in Stephen Ruch. . The Colonels then went on to score seven runs in the top of the fourth. Junior Ryan Herbst tripled in two runs while Nick Preston and Matthew Reese added RBI singles. They would go on to win the first game 8-4. Sophomore pitcher Quinn Kelly would go on to pick up his first win ·of the season. In the second game of the double header against Paine College, Wilkes started off the game scoring two runs in the first. Reese dove in senior Bobby Schappell, while senior Stephen Ruch homered for the Colonels. The Colonels went on to score three more insurance runs in the top of the sixth. After losing three straight down in Florida, the Colonels picked up their first win against Lebanon Valley College. After trailing in the first inning, Wilkes went on to . tie the game in the third as Jay Clymer would on to score on a past ball. Lebanon answered right back in the bottom of the third as shortstop Zach Smith scored on a past ball. Trailing by one going into the fifth inning, the Wilkes bats exploded scoring four runs to take a 5-2 lead. Sophomore James Brown flied out to right field scoring Clymer, and Reese followed that with an RBI single. Pisanchyn flied out to CF scoring Reese followed by Josh Slocum singling in Ruch. Quinn Kelly would go on to win his second game of the season, while Matt Kaster picked up his second save of the season. The Colonels went on to shut out Lebanon Valley after ·scoring four runs to win 5-2. In the final game of their spring break trip Bethany College defeated the Colonels 6-1. Bethany scored four in the first inning and never looked back from there. They then Courtesy of gowilkesu.com went on to add two runs in the top of the Junior outfielder Tom Ring swings at a pitch. eight. giving them a 6-0 lead. In the bottom of the eight Tom Ring singled home Ruch for the Colonels lone run for the game. . at home to open up freedom conference The Colonels· return to action on 'March play. The Cougars are the favorite to win the f'.'!!l@wilkesbeacon 20 as they take on Misericordia University freedom conference this upcoming season. lt:lb,andon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu ,-,111,,,r:,,,, ........ 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He weather on beautiful fields where w_e actually now lives in Massapeq~ Park, New.. York. .•,g?t !o ex.rerien~~ an .actual Spring Break. A He went to SL John the Baptist High School, ,, mce plus 1s that we got to go to the beach and a private Catholic school Ring plays right / w:ear shorts and tank tops everyday field and played and started in 23 · Q: What are your expectations for the season? team} Now games. . 9: What do you plan on doing with your . . . • ma1or when you graduate from Wilkes? . A: 'Ibis season I can expect us to do much ' better tl:tan my past two years being here. We A: I plan on becoming an entrepreneur are a very young team, but have brought in a and introducing a new product to the world '"great amount of talent that can only improve. or just running my 0swn business. Also this seasons increased success can be greatly attributed to the addition of our Q: What .!ire some of your favorite foods pitching coach, Matt Hochstatter and hitting to e~t befo~e and after a game? coach, Nate Ramsey. , . They are both great guys·who have a great • A: Before games, fll usually have, some knowledge 9f the game and help us get Flavor Blasted' Goldfish and aftei: will better every single day. I believe that we wiH dispro~ the doubters who have placed in sometimes celebrate with Angelos, 5th place in the preseason poll because we know that we have the ability to make·a run Q: How long have you been playing baseball and how did you pick up interest in for the top spot.". the sport? · Q:Who is your role model in life? us A: I've been ·playing baseball since I was about 4 since I picked up my first wiffleball bat. I think I actually fell in love with the game because at the beaches at home J would just hit rocks with a branch Ia find lying around for hours. · A: My role models are my parents who love .me . and do everything for me. Being adopted helps me appreciate them even more consideriµg they chose to bring me here and take care of me for life, They are both hard working and dedicated Q: Ifyou won the lottery tomorrow what people who have made incredible sacrifices would you do with the money? to allowme to be where.,I am today. My dad has. taken so much time out of his life to A: If'I wo1Hhe lottery, I would definitely coach me, have catches with me and throw save a grear portion of1it and finish school batting ptactice to me.My mom works long even I had enough,iµoneyto Jive off of. hours a.s a teacher constantly traveling and I would "surprise my patents with" gifts as .a running around and .still makes it to many of way of,.thanlsiJ?S the.qi :for putting up With • my games'. I thank them for everything and me for :the past 20 years and every sacrifice }!!St ~ant to make them proud. they've made for me. · if Q: What's one memo - - from w· A: ., on't for.get Ukesbeacon an.willey@wilkes.edu �23 be.nalf the,nui- otber she is. ' . ." Q: When did you 's tart playing softball? A: I started elayin_g when I was a youngin Jt 8. I already knew I was gonna be real a~.it" '.' ~@wilkeslieaton' j ohnatQan.~eer,@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - March 17, 2015 • • ONLYS495 ER CREDIT � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2015 March 17th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 March 17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/82130d95274ce776f91896c03209dc56.pdf 40c579df020d22635f777e673ed406a8 PDF Text Text _J The Beacon - Feb • L Above: Junior Wilkes student Beth Gilbert, who recently announced her campaign to run for city council. The Beacon/Gabby Glinski r �..J Have a bteaking story 91' a press release to sendf Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 20tl4-15 ~-" Jamee....,. Editor-in-Olief Managing Editor Ashlel&ett Adviser• Dr. Kalen~ SodatMediaDtre.ctoJ,-ShawrlC.., AdvertisintDnotol' .. ftntia·~ SEC110tllDfl'Olll8 "" NewsLA&EOpinion -t=fank ..... Sports-BlartdbnGublosa ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Pat Welther LA&E - Justin Topa Opinion - Mandy Stickles, Sara Plsak DESIGN EDITORS Dave Graff Chris Kennedy Moe Woodard Nicole Kutos SteveOzledzlak • hlternt8dlnjofnlngthe8eacon?To learn more about the posttiona we offer and what you can do, contact james.~u 130 s. River St. First Floor. Conyngham Hall Wilkes University wtlkes-lJatTe, PA 18786 Phone· (570t 488-5903 www.thewllk•beacon.com Beacon Briefs Alumni Association Scholarship Off Campus Federal Work Study Positions Available The Civic Engagement Office has several off-campus federal work study positions available at local non-profi~ agencies. Please contact Megilll Valkenburg at megan.boone@wilkes.edu for more information. Tax Form 1098-T Tuition Statement is Now Available · Tax Form 1098-T Tuition Statement is now available online. You can access your I 098-T online at mywilkes. wilkes.edu. Enter your username and password, select Student Services tab and then select Tuition Statement (Form 1098-T) under My Records. Do you have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Wilkes? If so, you may qualify for the Alumni Scholarship. Deadline is Feb. 27. Lenten Busy Person's Retreat Campus Interfaith will once again be running it's Lenten Busy Person's Retreat. The retreat will begin on February 18 and go until April 2. Each weekday, students will receive an email with the next day's retreat exercises and are invited to come in for spiritual direction during the week if you wish. There will be appointment sign ups available. If interested, please send an email to Caitlin at caitlin.czeh@wilkes.edu SG notes: Spring Fling approved; club recongnition, requests By Taylor Ryan Staff Writer On Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting. Last week, there was a non-club, senior project request. Eight students from the EES and ENV department were accepted to present their senior projects at The Geological Society of America. They requested $2,000 to cover the registration fees, lodging, and extra workshops. Student Government allotted a total of $720 for registration and the extra workshops to the eight students. As another follow up on last week's meeting, the budget for the annual Spring Fling dance was presented. The dance will be held at Genetti's on the Public Square, on March 27 from 6-11 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 23 and then again after Spring Break. There will .be a cover band playing as the entertainment in place of the DJ and there will also be the photo booth that was there in the past. The budget of $16,000 was passed by Student Government. There was alot of new business brought to the board's attention this week. First, there is a new badminton club forming on campus. The club currently has about 50 members. Next, the Mini Baja club on campus is looking to revamp and update its constitution . This club provides real world practice to various engineering majors by allowing them to design a car. The new constitution will be reviewed by Student Government and during week two of two. The Psychology Club put in two requests this week. They first requested funding for the Eastern Psychological Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The total cost of conference is $3,329.12. The club has only requested $270 from Student Government to cover the registration fees for the conference. Their second request was for a day trip for all of the club members to the Franklin Institute. The club is requesting $279.45 to cover their tickets to enter, the tolls, and parking. The next request came from Capital Projects. Some items that were presented include a new Student Government vehicle, a Chevy Traverse, snow brooms, Casino Night bingo cards and cages, and first aid kits that can be provided for every site during the Big Event. The ·total projected cost was $28,567.28. Lastly, the projected budget needed for casino night was presented. This committee has sent out student surveys to generate some new ideas for prizes this year. There are bigger prizes this year, compared to past years, causing a sligi)t incline in tp.e budget. There was a positive reaction from the board after all the new prizes were presented. The total budget came to $12,299. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report. The current budget is as follows: All College: $36,786.37, General Funds: $10,206.20, Conference: $2,875.00, Spirit: . $1,250.00 for a Student Government total of $51,117.57 C'I @wilkesbeacon 11::1 taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu CORRECTIONS Senior basketball player Chelsea Brown was incorrectly identified in last week's Athlete of the Week. The Beacon staff regrets the error. table of contents news................2 life, a&e........... 7 spreacl;........... 12 opillioll............. 14 . s,orts................. 19 • �L. The Beacon - February 24, 2015 3. News Wilkes junior running for Wilkes-Barre City Council Beth Gilbert announces candidacy for District C seat By Sarah Bedford News Editor Beth Gilbert, 20, is preparing for more than just exams this semester as she announced her candidacy as a democrat for WilkesBarre City Council District C seat in January. The junior is a member of Pi Sigma, the Political Science Honor Society; Alpha Sigma Pi, the National Society of Leadership and Success; and the International Studies Club. She is also an active volunteer with Valley Santa, Key Club, Building Bridges and Wilkes-Barre's city clean up days. Now, Gilbert has added yet anoth~r extracurricular to her list. · Gilbert, a political science and international studies double major, Wilkes-Barre native and G.A.R. graduate, took the initiative to run for the position after being inspired by previous experience with the Wilkes-Barre Junior City Council while in high school. After winning an essay contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities, Gilbert was given the opportunity to be part of the Junior City Council and go to Pittsburgh where she met •rious mayors and individuals who sparked her interest in politics. Through the junior council, Gilbert led other high school students with events such as city cleanups, donation drives for Ruth's Place, numerous charity drives and also attended City Council meetings. Although she is young compared to other council candidates, Gilbert has found age to be just a number. "Some people have commented on it, 'oh shes so young, how can she run a city' but my age never entered my mind;' Gilbert said. Gilbert explained that the biggest difficulty she has faced is getting her name out in the public. 'Tm trying to utilize social media. As far as I know, I'm the first council person to do that;' Gilbert explained. Gilbert hopes to get students involved and interested in politics as she sees them as part of the revitalization of the Wilkes-Barre area. Part of her plans, if elected, include encouraging Wilkes University and King's College students to stay in the area upon graduation. "We want educated individuals· to stay in the area;' Gilbert said. So far, the campus community has been very receptive of Gilbert's plans. ''I've always been more mature for my age;' Gilbert said. ''I've always done things The Beacon/ Gabby G(inski Beth Gilbert, above, plans on using her education in political science and international studies to inform Wilkes-Barre residents what she can do for them. A lifelong resident of the area, Gilbert hopes to restore the neighborhood communities and bring back youth programs through local government. Gilbert explained that _the youth have an opportunity to take an active role in government happenings but also a responsibility. where people said, 'you really want to do that when you're only 16 or 18?' ButJ've had a really positive response from the campus community and a lot of students who are backing me:' If elected for the seat, Gilbert would be responsible for representing District C, which is composed of the Heights and Mayflower areas, as well as passing ordinances and taking calls from residents. Gilbert explained that her specific goals if elected include bringing the youth aspect into local politics by bringing back the Wilkes-Barre Junior City Council which has since been removed, as well as rejuvenate the community life. "I want to focus on neighborhoods as there is a lot of focus on the downtown .. .! feel that a lot of residences feel neglected;' Gilbert explained. Gilbert, who exudes a strong sense of determination explained that, "The best way to get something done is to do it yourself..! want to actually do something:' Currently, Gilbert has planned a campaign fundraiser for March 3 at Genetti's in WilkesBarre with tickets at $40 per person. Gilbert has more plans on the horizon once the primary draws near such as hosting a Town Hall meeting so she can hear directly from residents. "We're here to represent the constituents and I feel that is often forgotten;' Gilbert said. Gilbert hopes that her enthusiasm encourages individuals her age to take an active role in government as well. "Everything that is going on now is our responsibility and we need to ensure that the direction it heads in is a positive one;' Gilbert said. Gilbert plans on using her background in political science to her advantage as well to help Wilkes-Barre residents understand what she is trying to do. "I think when you get elected sometimes people think you're a superhero and you can solve anything but it doesn't work that way;' Gilbert said. Along with he1' plans, Gilbert also wants her constituents to know that she is ready to hear their concerns as well. 'J\ny time they have a concern, I will always be accessible and get back to them, in one way or another:' Gilbert is currently running against James Burden, 58. The District C seat opened after councilwoman Maureen Lavelle decided not to seek reelection for a second term, according to an article in the Sunday Dispatch. f:"11 ~ @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - February 24, 2015 News 4 Profile of a Professor: Debra Chapman, Biology Department ByToni Pennello Staff Writer Debra Chapman, education specialist, is passionate about biology, teaching, World War JI-era Germany and Wilkes. Although she is not a professor (she has not earned her Ph.D.), many consider her an integral part of the Biology Department at Wilkes. Chapman grew up in Dallas, Pa., and attended Wilkes. "I've been at Wilkes since 1977, 38 years. I love it here;' she said. Chapman attributes her decision to enter the field of biology to a pig dissection she did in high school. "It was so interesting. I remember, clearly, thinking Tm gonna teach biology.' Chapman teaches freshman-level Biology 121 and 122, as well as sophomore-level Biology 225 and Biology 105 for the students Debra Chapman inspires students to succeed. who are not science majors. When it comes to her love for her job, is when her students say, "Oh! That's really they actually get it:' Chapman does not take anything for granted. neat, I get this!" Aside from the courses Chapman teaches, "I was lucky. . . there are so many things, "Especially now with the new technology she is also involved in several outreach especially for women, that we can be now that they have, if they hear something on the programs. that we wouldn't even have dreamed of in radio, or they see something on television;' Chapman is the coordinator of the Women the late seventies... I was lucky that I just . Chapman explains, "they can actually Empowered by Science program, known as absolutely loved the teaching field." understand the new developments that are WEB-S, and says this is her biggest outreach Chapman says her favorite part of teaching happening in the fields of science. I mean program. "We invite sixth grade girls to the campus once a month to do all kinds of sciences .. . it's a great experience for them because they're learning science, and they're learning in a fun environment:' WEBS also offers a week long camp in the summer, where young girls come every day to participate in science labs and demonstrations. Chapman is also involved in an annual outreach program called Adventures in Science, which is taking place on Friday, April 24. Students from all majors are invited to help out with this event. Chapman has very little free time; however, she likes to designate an hour each night for reading, especially World War II novels, because her mother grew up in Germany during that time. "I'm very fascinated with how it all happened and how people got through it;' Chapman said. As a Biology Education Specialist, Debra Chapman is well loved at Wilkes; her passion for her job shows in the way she helps her students, and, the way she puts .it, "I love back:' f:!I @wilkesbeacon · ~ toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Kane is Able Vice Chairman Dick Kane to present at Wilkes By Gabby Glinski News Photographer On Thursday, Feb. 26, Wilkes will host the family business se,minar "Eleven Best Practices of Successful Family Businesses" pres<jted by the Wilkes University Family Business Alliance. The seminar will be presented by Dick Kane, vice chairman for Kane is Able, Inc., a fourth-generation family business. At the seminar, family business owners will learn specific traits and skills of successful family firms and how to apply the skills into their own businesses. The attendees will be introduced to the "Best Practices Alignment Profile," a tool used to identify the best practices within their firms. The profile identifies how well teams are in sync with their companies' mission, goals, and ownership priorities. Attendees will be able to create a personalized action plan to incooperate the Eleven Best Practices into their own businesses. Attendees will learn how they can use the relationship .between the Family Business Alliance, Wilkes University and the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business & Leadership to support their family business. The seminar will be at the Henry Student Center Ballroom, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Students are encouraged to attend. Kane is executive in residence for the Family Business Alliance, and is Owners Council at Kane is Able, Inc., one of northeastern Pennsylvania's most successful local companies which is now in its 85th year of business. During his tenure as CEO at Kane is Able, Inc., his guidance helped to triple the size of business in 12 years. Those interested in attending the seminar should RSVP by contacting Lorna Galliford at _lorna.galliford@wilkes.edu or by calling 570-408-4590. m 1\:1 @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu Graphic by Moe Woodard Presented by the Wilkes University Family Business Alliance, the seminar entitled "Eleven Best Practices of Successful Family Businesses" will feature Kane is Able Inc. Vice Chairman, Dick Kane where attendees will be able to learn traits and skills to be helpful with successful business planning while lecfrning to the use "Best Practices Alignment Profile;' a tool used to identify the best practices within their firms. The seminar is scheduled for Feb. 26. �The Beacon - February 24, 2015 5 News Crisis in Ukraine: Civil war tears apart homes and lives By Pat Walther Asst. News Editor The situation in Ukraine is complicated at best. There's no singular reason for the urban warfare and turmoil that has plagued the small country recently. One can blame its dysfunctional relationship with Russia, as Ukraine was part of both the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union for a long time. But placing the blame squarely on Russia's shoulders seems a little too easy. It's worthy to note that not all of Ukraine has fallen into chaos. The fighting that is making global headlines is happening predominantly in the eastern part of Ukraine. This has to do with the proximity of this area to Russia. Dr. Jonathan Kuiken, an assistant professor of history at Wilkes University, explains: "Ukraine has never really been an independent country .except for a few years in its history. But eastern Ukraine specifically has been in the orbit of Russia for centuries." Many Ukrainians, even after the fall of the • Soviet Union, consider themselves a part of Russia. Wilkes-Barre resident Anton Koval, who grew up and lived in Ukraine for the majority of his life, confirms this. • "There are many people that live (in Ukraine) that don't really consider themselves Ukrainian," Koval says. "They say •they are Russian when asked:' The civil war in Ukraine has two distinct factions: the pro-Russian seperatist rebels and the pro-Ukraine military. One may wonder how these rebels became so well-equipped while living in a nation known for agriculture and impressive alcohol consumption (according to a report by the European Union, Ukraine is the fifth highest consumer of alcohol in the world.) These rebels would have little chance if it weren't for Russia's support. Russia's military interference in Ukraine began a little less than a year ago. Ukraine, which owned Crimea at that time, was experiencing mass protesting by Crimean citizens who wanted to break off and become part of Russia. Suddenly, the conflict escalated. 'J\11 of a sudden these soldiers start showing up in Crimea;' Kuiken explains. "They're dressed like Russian soldiers, carrying Russian military equipment, look Russian, and they're called 'the little green men' because they seemingly appear over night:' These soldiers were said to be local Crimean security forces, but in the words of Kuiken, "That would be like if the Wilkes Barre police department was suddenly armed like Green Beret commandos:' Pro-Russian Protests Annedlnsu,genc:y OCcupltioll of RSA Oned by Russia This map shows the war-torn eastern half of Ukraine. On March 19, 2014, after heavy fighting on the Crimean peninsula between Russian backed Crimean defense forces and the Ukrainian armed forces, Crimea voted with a 96 percent majority to become part of Russia. But Russia's involvement was widely condemned by the international community. Kuiken elaborates, "The situation kind of ended with Russia saying, 'Well, what are you going to do about it?' and since no western nations wanted to start a war over Ukraine's right to Crimea, nothing happened:' After this incident, pro-Russia protests began popping up in eastern Ukraine. These protests quickly escalated into an armed insurgency, after which Ukraine was forced to launch a military counter-offensive. Koval, now 43 years old, remembers the day he heard about the fighting in east Ukraine. "I turn on the news and I see soldiers and tanks with the headline 'Fighting in Ukraine' and I know that things will never be the same:' Koval's family is split between the Un'ited States and Ukraine, and also, as he puts it, "split between supporting Russia and supporting Ukraine:' With recent cease-fire agreements being broken and the death toll rising to over 5,000, many Ukrainians are hoping a peaceful resolution is on the horizon, including Koval. Rebel separatist soldiers on side of road "I believe in Ukraine;' Koval says. "I believe in democracy. I believe that my country can get through this:' With the crisis going on its second year, the world awaits an outcome to this international power struggle. Graphic by Moe Woodard Photo courtesy of Sasha Maksymenko @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - February 24, 2015 News 6 Dates to Know: . Spring Recess .....:.................•...•.........•.............•......................................... February 28 Classes Resume.•...•••..•••••••.•••...•••.•...•••...•.•.•••.•.•••.••••..•••••••..•••.••••.••••...•........••..March 9 Holiday Recess Begins................................................................................~·······APril 2 Classes R~me~...................................- ••••••••••••••.•.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••.•.•••April 7 Commencement................................................................................................May 16 ASB collects school supplies; Weather Beat: Feb. 24-27 Tues. Wed . • 25 ° 17° Partly Cloudy Thurs. 24° 40 Partly Cloudy Forecast as of Feb. 20 taken from weather.~om News Photographer -. 0 J 0 C .) (' 35 ° 110 Am.Snow Fri . Go 25° oo Partly Cloudy C C Preparations for Costa Rica trip By Gabby Glinski ~ a I Wilkes Alternative Spring Break committee is holding a school supply drive for students in Costa Rica in preparation for their spring break trip. Six students were accepted into the Alternative Spring Break program to travel to Costa Rica during the University's spring break to complete community service projects. This year, the focus will be on working in the schools and coffee fields. The participants will be helping the students learn English and they will be building benches for the schools. "I am an individual that believes in going above and beyond in all aspects. When my friend Jimmy and I learned that we were accepted onto the Alternative Spring Break trip, we decided that we wanted to do more," stated Alternative Spring Break participant Elizabeth Bracco on establishing the school supplies drive. Through her research, Bracco concluded that the students desperately need the school supplies to improve the quality of their education. The Alternative Spring Break committee is in need of pens, pencils, crayons, markers, notebooks, and books for any age category. The school supplies collected will be given to the Costa Rican students. There is a box on the service desk in the Henry Student Center where donations can be dropped off. Any questions about donation information can be sent to Elizabeth Bracco at elizabeth. bracco@wilkes.edu or Jimmy Steigerwalt at james.steigerwalt@wilkes.edu. The planning of the trip is finished; however, students can look forward to applying to the trip next year. @wilkesbeacon ., gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu e £ SI 0 0 C VI c: 0 0 lt tl al tl ir \1 �J The Beacon - February 24, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Colle-g e: a .doorstep to professional success By Austin Ely Staff Writer The morning of the big interview is a jittery time in one's life. Stress bubbles up in one's stomach thinking about the. questions that will be asked. When getting dressed one spends a lot of time picking out an outfit that says "yes I'm in college but I'm also a professional." The outfit is not the only indicator that .relays the message that you are professional. Showing that you have experience is the best way to get the position you are applying for. Some students may see college as a doorway to a job and career. College is the next logical step to take, with consideration of some other options such as the military or working out of high-school. Taking the extra step to get that Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree may have been a step in the right direction, but the questions is, how can a student begin and continue to market th•at '1egree for a future beyond college? Photo Illustration/ Pat Walther The answer can be found in a multitude The professional outfit is only one aspect of building your career. On Feb. 24, Career Sevices is hosting .a social and public of techniques that are geared to landing a career fair open for students in the student center ballroom during club hours. person that dream job. There are things that must be done before a student begins to even consider She also stresses the importance where the student would live or stay. GPA and extracurricular activities:' a career path. of students getting involved with the "This past year, 43 companies attended Career Services is hosting the Social and "To help students prepare for work and community and people within their the Internship Fair in October. Those Public Service Career Fair on Feb. 24 in careers post-Wilkes, we first have to make respective majors. Connections that are employers were here for one reason, to the ballroom during club hours, where 25 sure that they attain the knowledge and made in college are important, especially meet, interview and accept only ·wilkes public and services agencies will talk to skills to deal with searching for positions professional ones. students;' Wilkes Director of Internships, students about what agencies are out there, in an extremely competitive environment:' "Use them, thank them, and pay th~m Sharon Castano said. how students themselves should dress, Carol Bosack, director of Career Services back in some way, some day;' Bosack said. Castano encourages students to begin how they should introduce themselves, said. One good step in building experience in to build their resumes as early as possible, how to edit their resumes and so on. Bosack encourages students to use college are internships. even if they are blank. If college was a logical step, it only proves Career Services ~uring their sophomore Wilkes offers a variety of internships "Most employers a~e seeking students to be a bigger step into an ever changing and juniors years in order to formulate anywhere one wants to work. There that have had an internship or even say professional world. A world that is geared reasonable career goals. are internships available locally, where three when they graduate," Castano said. for those who connect, impress and "Students have to learn that attaining students would have the chance to "The days are gone when the degree alone succeed. a career means much more than putting complete their internship credits while makes you marketable. They place great their resumes on Monster and thinking attending school in the ,fall and spring. emphasis on your abilities to apply what @wilkesbeacon that they are going to get multiple job There are also internships offered globally you have learned outside of the classroom austin. ely@wilkes.edu offers, that rarely happens;' Bosack warns. where the only extra cost is attributed to and still be able to manage school, a high . r �..J The Beacon - February 24, 2015 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment -wuPB hosts·Mardi Gras food and fun The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Danica DeMesa and Val Woods sported smiles for the WUPB shark mascot that still needs a name. Use the hashtag #WU PB on lnstagram or @WilkesUPB on Twitter for name suggestions! The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Tori Rudovitz st arted to decorate her own mask with the glitter, feathers, and beads provided at each table. Asian Culture Club rings in Lunar New Year with celebration By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor The Lunar New Year was brought in with a celebration at Wilkes University. The Wilkes University Asian Culture Club hosted• Chinese New Year celebration last Wednesday so that the Wilkes community could embrace the Chinese culture. Each lunar new year is marked with a symbolic animal and natural element. The current new year will be the year of the Green Sheep. The sheep will also be symbolic of the element Earth based on its habitual eating and living patterns. "I believe that diversity events are good experiences and create fun at school;' Zhaoyang Wang, member of the Asian Culture Club said. "We want more people to know about the Chinese culture:' People who came out to to the celebration had the opportunity to taste Chinese food and do a workshop on dumpling making. Wang adds, "Diversity events like the Chinese New Year can not only provide a way to exchange our cultural views to others but also brings a platform to broaden horizons of all:' The event also presented traditional Chinese dance and games for the audience to learn. Wang holds Wilkes University in high regards in terms of accepting and understanding different cultures. "Wilkes University is like the cosmos that includes the different stars. Each star is quite different arid unique, but because of the differences among the cosmos (student body), the whole universe is able to shine;' Wang said. The Asian Culture Club plans to continue efforts for providing campus with the opportunity to gain better understanding of different cultures throughout the rest of the semester. Pictured to the right: one of the many dishes prepared for the event. r.-1 @wilkesbeacon l=J Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees �L The Beacon - February 24, 2015 . Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 She said, He said . Opposite sexes: "Why can't we be friends?" By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor The age old.question: can you have just a friendship with the opposite sex? In the simplest definition of friendships; dynamic interactions between two people over a time period that could last months to years and even decades, one would think the answer to this question should not be so complex. ''At some point you will ask yourself 'can I date him?: which I would guess he will ask himself, too, if he could see himself with you. While that question is in your head, that can really make things complicated;' junior psychology major Allison Davis said. The level of friendship also adds to the complexity. Davis adds, "My position on this topic is from 'When Harry Met Sally'. There is a part when Harry says guys and girls can be friends if neither of them are attracted • to each other:' In the modern day, friendships have different roles. A common, modern day example exists when one person is attracted to the other friend but the attraction is not replicated: the 'friendzone: "One of them is going to catch feelings and a friendzone situation is going to form. No one is ever satisfied with being in the friendzone;' Davis explains. "There is an awkwardness that develops and eventually deteriorates the friendship:' Another type of friendship exists when their is a mutual agreement of added benefits to the friendships: friends with benefits. ''Again referring to a movie, 'Friends with Benefits' this friendship is s~ort lived. It does not work because one or both of them will inevitably catch feelings;' Davis said. "If only one person wants more in the friendship, self-esteem problems could develop. The .questions of 'why am I enough for sex, being together in the most intimate way possible, but not good enough to go to the movies and on a date with' will bother you and ruin the friendship:' There are, however, ways opposite sex friendships do work. One example of this positive friendship is the 'sibling-like friendship'. "If I see you as a brother and you look out for me like a little sister our friendships will work;' Davis said. The final type of working friendship is a relationship. "If both people end up liking each other then thats the best friendship you could have. Everyone _wants to want to marry their best friend:' • Friendship need mutual understandings to work. "Both parties in the friendship need to know what level of friendship they are on to make it a lasting dynamic;' Davis said. By Justin Topa Asst. Life, A&E Editor nature to friendships with members of the same sex. "It seems common that a lot of guys It is not uncommon to he_a r the que~tion become friends with giris because of posed: "Can a man and woman ever really an attraction to them, at least in the just be friends?" beginning;' said Minnich. "Regardless · Those on Wilkes University's campus are of how the friendship starts or whether split on whether or not a· male and female . ulterior motives exist, the bonds don't can be friends :without ulterior motives, seem as strong as the bonds built with in~luding sexual endeavors. Many males your pals ( of the same sex)." are of the opinion that a male-female Minnich finds that a friendship with relationship is difficult to maintain and a female can be as equally beneficial ~s · not as bonding as a friendship with the any friendship, but said that there may member of the same sex. be difficulty in finding comfortable Kendric Minnich, a senior undergraduate common ground to relate to one another. , student within the Department of "Conversations and planning hang-outs i Environmental Engineering, agrees that can seem less organic with a member of males and females can have healthy the opposite sex;' Minnich said. "It may friendships, but co~tests that these @wilkesbeacon take some work in developing common friendships are generally different in nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu ground:' Despite the hesitation by some to form friendships with the opposite sex, there is another group of males who find friendships with females just as healthy as those with other guys. Evan Ensley, a junior undergraduate student within the Sidhu School of Business at Wilkes, is of this opinion. "Even as a young kid, some of my best friends have been girls;' Ensley said. "Topics of conversation may be a little different but, as you do in any friendship, you tailor the conversations based on mutual interests and experiences:' Ensley noted that issues may arise surrounding the way others view friendships of opposite sexes. ''A lot of peepfe bring up dating when opposite sex friendships are seen;' Ensley said. "It's usually not the intention and people suggesting that it seems romantic can really mess up the friendship:' While Minnich and Ensley both agreed that healthy friendships with females are possible and can be of great value, the two both find that differences can exist making the friendship something that needs to be developed. Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons/Angela Waye Photography and Design Developing a friendship with a member of the opposite sex may leave some feeling frustrated. Kendric Minnich finds that opposite sex friendships "may take some work in developing common ground:' @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - February 24, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 1 -·Nurse from Tanzania visited Wilkes for AIDS awareness By Alyssa Mursch Staff Writer With a scarce amount of available health care and limited resources, over 30% of children have been left orphaned by HIV AIDS in Tanzania. It is Zebra Communications', a student-run public relations firm, intent to help provide for these children. Over the past four years, Zebra has rajsed over $13,000 to help provide orphaned children in Tanzania with basic necessities, such as food and shelter, but they also help pay for their education. "It costs about $11,000 a year to provide housing, school, books, shoes, and food for one of the children," said Dr. Jane ElmesCrahall, the head of Zebra. To raise money, Zebra has held many fund.raising events such as a dodge ball tournament, a formal gala, and many other silent auctions and events. Currently, Zebra is sponsoring four children through the nonprofit organization Embrace a Child. By sponsoring the children, they are able to further their education. "We have so many resources here compared to the possibilities for people there," said Dr. Linda Winkler, special assistant to the Provost and director of Global Outreach. Winkler originally brought the idea to Zebra. After sponsoring these children for several years and following their progress, hearts," said Haley Adam, co-manager of the Embrace a Child account team. "Not only are we helping other people but it's nice to know we were a part of something like that." On April 12, Zebra will be working with the Wilkes' Student Athletic Advisory Committee to put together a Charity Challenge. At the cost of $5 per person, both members of the community and "Wilkes' students can compete in teams of four. This event will incorporate several sports, including some of Tanzanian origin. Proceeds from this event will be shared Courtesy of Dr. Winkler among Embrace a Maria Nassola is a nurse from Tanznia who recently visited Wilkes. She advocates for proper health care. receiving biographies and pictures, many of the students working with the campaign say they have become emotionally invested in them. "We hold this process close to our Child, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Special Olympics. One of the students Zebra has sponsored, Kahinga, has utilized this program to its fullest, as he just finished the equivalency of community college and will be taking a test in February in hopes of moving on to a university. "It's amazing what these kids are doing with their lives," said Adam. Those involved say the children show immense gratitude for the efforts that Zebra puts forth, portraying just how much of a difference this program is making in their lives. "They make a point of thanking us," said Elmes-Crahall. "Kahinga doesn't have access to computers often, but when he does he will email. They [the emails] always start with 'thank you so much for what you do:" Maria Nassola, who is a nurse from Tanzania, recently visited Wilkes. She works as a midwife while also giving health lessons over the radio, which plays a large role in advocating proper health care in her community. Nassola spoke of the need for education and medical training in Tanzania, stating that there is only one hospital that is split to accommodate two districts, both of 700,000 each. Not only are they understaffed, but only a handful of workers know how to do many of the procedures, and they are severely lacking in technology advancements. "We're providing hope, providing possibilities, and · creating capacity for individuals who wouldn't have an opportunity otherwise," said Winkler. On Thursday, February 19, the Multicultural Student Coalition hosted a poetry slam inspired by Black History Month. Students within the Multicultural Student Coalition and other students who attended the event delivered poems written by famous African American poets, works inspired by Black History Month and slam poems. MSC also served freshly baked desserts to those in attendance. Jaleel Sterling, a senior undergraduate student and member of MSC, delivered a poem titled "Riches': but added personal touches to the work. He dedicated his delivery to his supportive family and received a number of snaps from the audience for his performance. Erica Chambers, a Wilkes University pharmacy student, is the treasurer for the Multicultural Student Coalition who helped to organize the event and also participated. She said the event was a success and that the MSC is likely to hold similar events in the future. "We wanted people to celebrate Black History Month while gaining a bit of culture and background in different forms of poetry," Chambers said. MSC is scheduled to host a talent show in March. For more information, e-mail president Kayla Rooney. .... @wilkesbeacon l:::J justin.topa@wilkes.edu 8 s "h SI . l1 ii tc a: a1 St ft s a: tl n, si u: b: 1 sir ["I @wilkesbeacon lt:J alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu M5C celebrates Black History Month throu h By Justin Topa · Assistant Life, A& E Editor ] a hii co: ha: Se< an tht Eu de, his be or, me up am Eu The Beacon/ Justin Topa Jaleel Sterling, shown above, read "Riches" last Thursday at MSC's slam poetry. �The Beacon - February 24, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 5 Things You Should Really Give up this Lenten Season By Emily DeAngelis Staff Writer • We are all guilty. Chocolate, soda, sweets- giving up things that serve us superficially but do not nurture ourselves in the ~ay the spirit of lent is intended. While it is holistically possible to do things for others rather than eliminate things from ourselves, there is a plethora of things that can be easily given up and beneficial to our lifestyles. • Admit it: it's easy to cower behind their expressive faces and sometimes tearful eyes. Time will teach that nothing easy is ever really worth it. Start finding the words for those emoticons. Miguel Ruiz's first of his Four Agreements states, "be impe~cable with your word:' Every email, text or call is an opportunity to use language in a powerful and precise manner. Don't let emoji's and shortcuts dilute your abilities. FORGETTING TO CALL YOU FAMILY. It's easy to get caught up in the chaos. Mid-semester offers plenty of excuses for the lack of time, but really, we can all spare the few minutes, even if they contain twenty questions. USING MORE EMOJI'S THAN WORDS . . BEING HARD ON YOURSELF. 99% of the time, it's not you, it's the situation. The Beacon/ Nicole Kutos . GIVING UP. It's easy to get down and out. This Lenten Season, let positivity be the mantra. • • CHOCOLATE AND SODA. While you're at it, join freshman nursing major Jackie Scheffler in cutting the sweets. HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY r �-~~-==-============-=================-- .J 12 #~ dow~ .. . LAV\ft-efe.55~? HOW ORES A FECT WOMEN IN THE OR PLACE ~kirt too 1,...-u,W-... ~ V\Ct pt-efe.55~? . • #ed5 too ku;k. .. too 5eK'1? . �The Beacon - February 24, 2015 13 A google image search for "How to Dress Professionally" yields many similar results; the majority of these images depict women wearing what the peopre posting them con. sider appropria,te attire for women in a business setting. The vagueness of the "professional" dress code for women can be a cause for concern. Many women who are graduating seniors, as well as students who are seeking internships, may soon face this problem as they enterthe·workforce. described in the essay. "Some days you just want to get dressed and go about your business. But if you're a woman, you can't, because there is no unmarked woman." Women also tend to be pre-judged based on what they are wearing, Starner said. "Yoi.J focus on what a woman is wearing rather than what she can do or say," she said. "What she says . is pre-judged, or framed in advance TO GET DRESSED AND GO ABOUT · simply by looking at what she has on." "SOME DAYS YOU JUST WANT Dr. Janet Starner, English profesYOUR BUSINESS. BUT IF YOU'RE Andrew Wilczac, assistant sociolsor at Wilkes University, weighs in on why this might be. "For men, ogy professor at Wilkes, also comments on the fact that women have there is pretty much a standard cosBECAUSE THERE IS NO more ·to worry about in regards to tume, and that makes them sort of fade into the background. Their clothwhat they have to wear in order to be deemed professional. "Me, I have to ing doesn't usually distinguish them," . Starner said.Starner contrasts this with the difficulty try nof to look like a slob .. .for ~ lot of women, there's a women may have in choosing clothing for the same jobs. lot more image work that goes into what you're going to wear for work." He also noted that teacher evaluations "There are all kinds of ways th.at women can dress, sometimes skew towards a woman professor's appearbut each 'co·stume,' if you will, each mode of dress- ance and way of dress rather than their achievements. ing, sends a particular message about who that woman is, including things like whether or not she's se- Wilczac spoke of stories about young female profesrious, whether or not she's intelligent... all kinds of sors having comments such as, "I always liked it when messages can be sent using clothing," Starner said. she wore the red sweater," or "I liked it when she turned around to write on the board." When asked for an ex"lf that weren't the case, we would not have all kinds planation as to why women are viewed so differently in of how-to guides that instruct us on how to 'dress for the professional world, Wilczac points toward a lack of success. ' Starner attributes this to the idea of worn- integration. "We haven't gotten to the point yet where we're en as "marked" individuals. Deborah Tannen, lin- comfortable with women working - the number of women guistics professor at Georgetown University and ac- in power are still very few." For further reading about the claimed author, defines what it means to be "marked" way women's dress defines them, readers can refer to in her essay entitled "There is No Unmarked Woman." Deborah Tannen's essay, "There is No Unmarked Woman." It can be found at: In the essay, Tannen describes how women ascribe to a certain presenlation of self, whereas men have the option to blend in. She uses the example of a business http://www.sjusd.org/schools/lincoln/downloads/Tanconference. "Each of the women at the conference had nen_article.pdf to make decisions about hair, clothing ... each decision carried meaning. Every style available to us was marked. The men in our group made decisions, too, but the range from which they chose was incomparably narrower," she AWOMAN, YOU CAN'T, • UN ARKED WOMAN.'~ r �_J 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu Four Reasons Why "Fifty Shades o~ Grey" is Black & White Debunking the myths behind the controversial movie disputes the idea that Ana is making thoughtful, detached decisions about Christian in an article on her website, megmeekermd.com. "Christian constantly supplies Anastasia with alcohol, impairing her judgment. Also, Anastasia becomes sexually active with Christian - her first experience ever - soon after meeting him. Neuroscience suggests their intimacy could jump start her feelings of attachment and trust, before she's certain he deserved them. Sex is a powerful experience - particularly the first time. Finally, Christian manipulates Anastasia into signing an agreement prohibiting her from telling anyone that he is a long time abuser," Grossman said. The bottom line is that Ana is coerced. Coercion is not consent. By Ashley Evert Managing Editor Fifty Shades of Grey quickly became a worldwide phenomenon when the first book was released in 2011. Four years later, it has been adapted on the big screen and is raising big questions. There are dozens of popular articles on the Internet explaining why Fifty Shades is not the sexy BDSM novel that most of society perceives it to be-it is a tragic story of sexual abuse. Despite the fact-based articles supported by evidence from the books themselves, many individuals are overlooking the dangerous themes represented in the movie. Not sure how to battle with your friend about why they should save their money (or better yet, donate their money to women's slielters) instead of seeing the movie? Here are four reasons people give for wanting to see the movie anyway and what you can say to get them to think twice. 1. It's just a movie don't read into it. Mia Briceno, assistant professor of communication studies, said that movies can be looked at as rhetorical artifacts, "they shape our culture, our interpersonal · relationships-certainly they are not the only influence we have - but if you're going to say that mass media doesn't contribute at all to those ideas and the way that we communicate and interact with each other, you're ignoring the significance of that:' "Cultural representations of sex matter. Cultural representations of sexual power matter- especially when it reinforces the social stigmas of women's repressed sexuality and that present any kind of justification of our date rape culture that says that it's okay for a man to force himself on a woman;' Helen Davis, associate professor of English said. Davis notes that sex education in schools isn't cutting it and that is why we need to read into movies. Photo illustration by Ashley Evert "These cultural representations of sex are what most people get as their sex education;' she said. Briceno notes that we can consume the types of messages seen in Fifty Shades of Grey for entertainment or pleasure but there is a difference between being an informed receiver of these messages and consuming these messages without critically considering them. 2. It's just so kinky and sexy. ''Abuse isn't sexy, abuse isn't kinky, abuse isn't okay. There are much healthier, sexier, kinkier options out there that would serve that purpose much better;' Davis said. "There's a whole field of erotica that doesn't rely on either badly written tropes or badly represented ideas of sexual practice:' 3. But Ana consents to being a submissive. In Fifty Shades, "consent is incredibly problematic. The rules that are agreed upon by both of them are constantly violated. She constantly ends up in sexual situations that she is not comfortable with and that she has not agreed to," Davis said. The book frames this this as acceptable because Ana eventually likes it, but women have to be in charge of their own sexual experiences. Women are made to feel guilty if they say no to things they do not want to do, Davis said. Briceno notes that because of the unequal power distribution between Christian and Ana, the book reinforces ideas that rape culture is built around like "blurred lines" and "she says no but she means yes:' "It's not just women being abused in these sorts of relationships, it's also about the way that it disproportio~ally affects men and the expectation that they embody this kind of masculine stereotype;' Briceno said. Miriam Grossman, a medical doctor specializing in pediatrics and psychiatry 4. People practice BDSM all the time. Fifty Shades of Grey is not an accurate representation of BDSM culture. In BDSM, all parties give active and informed consent. "People who read this book and think they want to get into BDSM culture could be in big trouble because it's not a very clear or accurate representation of that culture and, in fact, violates most of the rules in that culture;' Davis, said. Equating BDSM with sexual abuse isn't doing the already misunderstood culture even more harm. According to Katherin O'Clare in her article about Fifty Shades on crushable. com, ''All sexual relationships, whether vanilla or ~nky, require consent. There is no such thing as having sex that is not based in consent. The only thing that happens without it is rape:' Why would anyone pay $11 at a theater to see that? @wilkesbeacon ashley.evert@wilkes.edu • �The Beacon - February 24, 2015 Opinion 15 Likes, Favorites and Followers: But what about real life? By Allison Rossi g V t 1 1 t 1 r l e 1 e 1 1 Staff Writer "' The first instinct of many teens_today when something .exciting or thoughtful happens is to post a picture or a status on social networking sites such as Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. Social media is changing various social aspects in todays society. The internet is an extremely influential aspect in our society. Many aspects in an individuals life can change due to social media such as job opportunities, friendships, and even relationships. Social media has transformed social aspects of society. According to The Statistics Portal, there are more than 1.6 billion social network users world wide. More than sixty-four percent of the internet users use social media online. Teenagers' time is being consumed by Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat. "As of the second quarter of 2014, Twitter had 2 71 million monthly active users," the portal stated. "Instagram had 200 million monthly active users worldwide. In June 2014, Facebook had more than 1.32 billion global monthly active users, including over one billion mobile monthly active users ." When Marissa D' Angola, a freshman who attends Wilkes University, was asked how often she uses Twitter, Instagram, and or Facebook, she responded: "On average I use social networking sites about six hours per day. Whenever I am bored or need a break from studying . I check up on my followers on these sites." Ashley Weber is also a freshman who attends Wilkes University. Weber explained that she has met important people in her life such as friends through Facebook and Twitter. Weber even met her roommate through Facebook. The internet is extremely powerful and creates many life long connections in today's society. However, there are downfalls to the internet and these social networking sites as well. Twenty-somethings are unaware and/ or forget what it feels like to not be influenced and impacted by the internet. For example, instead of an individual enjoying his or her meal or describing what they consumed at a restaurant to a friend, he or she may take a picture of it. If something happens in one's life such as an engagement, a good test score, a good deed or a surprise, it is immediately posted on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. People broadcast their relationships on social networking sites as well. Whether it is a positive aspect or a negative aspect with.in the relationship many post about their personal lives on Twitter. There have been many arguments between couples due to their favorites or even their Snapchat best friends. Many individuals meet their significant others on these websites as well as through Facebook messages, Twitter, and Instagram direct messages . The Statistics Portal explained: "In 2014, the leading dating website in the United States with global audiences was match.com with 35 million monthly users." There are many success stories. About 8 percent of 18-29 year olds admitted to The Statistics Portal to being in a committed relationship with a spouse or partner they met online. Individuals, especially teenagers, need to remember and understa1.d that their worth and value is not measured by the amount of Instagram likes one gets on their picture or by the amount of followers or favorites one attains. @wilkesbeacon allison.rossi@wilkes.edu r s More than an elective: The harm of confining black history r Staff Writer By Elyse Guziewicz 1 Ah, yes, Black History Month. The singular month of the year where we spout a few facts about whatever memorable historic event involving black people comes to mind and go on our merry way, happy to have done our good deed. All throughout their primary and secondary school years, American children are taught a certain version of history. For the most part, it centers around "heroic" European colonizers, with a few chapters dedicated to strangely white Egyptians. In doing so, they are taught that the history of the rest of the world is only fit to be compressed into a few short chapters or, in the case of black history, the shortest month of the year. Americans who identify as black make up almost 15 percent of our population and have been on American soil as long as Europeans have. The continent of Africa is the second largest and the second most populous in the world, with Asia coming in first. By telling our children (particularly black children) that the accomplishments of Africans (such as the invention of paper, buildings, and the human race) and black Americans (such as the invention of rock and roll and the first large-scale blood bank, among other things) aren't worthy to be included in the general curriculum, we tell them the ability to achieve is mitigated by nationality and race. "Black history is almost nonexistent in schools. This type of education only promotes self-hatred and invisibility," says Ekundayo lgeleke in his 2014 article "The Negro Remains Uneducated." He goes on to state that "culturally relevant curricula are important for all people, especially black people. It gives youth liope that their school cares about who they are or who they were. "It is powerful to understand that Africans are the genesis of modem civilization. I am sure (w)hite students feel empowered when they hear of the great history of their Greek and Roman ancestors." White history is a required course, while black history an elective. When teachers attempt to correct the wrong being done to their students, they are reprimanded or fired, as seen in Washington D.C. at Howard U. Middle School. Wilkes student Simone Davies, who hails from Bermuda, said that her experience with · black history in school focused on slavery and genocide. Bermuda, which is still technically a British colony, has a more than 50 percent black population, and yet its curriculum is, like America's, Eurocentric. Teaching children that white people are responsible for making great changes and black people have only ever been beneath others has a darker side - it means minority students get teachers with less experience, harsher penalties for rule violations, and more suspensions. By choosing not to teach black history as a vital part of our development as a nation and a world, we are forcing Black students to shoulder the task of teaching themselves. Confining the narratives and accomplishments of black Americans to a single month does not mean that there is only enough to fill up 28 days, it simply means that any person who wants to learn will have to learn on their own time and often their own dime. "They're not going to teach us," senior Jaleel Sterling said. "We have to educate ourselves." @wilkesbeacon elyse.guziewicz@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - February 24, 2015 Opinion 16 Wild: From· Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail By Sara Pisak Asst. Opinion Editor Editor's Note: The Beacon is rerunning this book review because the ending was inadvertantly cut from last week's issue. Cheryl Sti:ayed's autobiographical novel, Wild: From Lost '"to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail is quickly becoming a global sensation. The text, turned screenplay, was nominated for two Oscars at this past Sunday's Academy Awards Ceremony. The movie's acclaim not only stems from the actors' performances but from Strayed's poignant words. The novel follows twenty-six year old Cheryl Strayed as she hikes the Pacific Crest Trail from Mojave, California to Locks, Washington. Strayed undertakes this 1,100 mile hike alone, spurred by the demons of her past as well as those of the present. Strayed, using shear blind determination to complete her trek, is accompanied by the uncertainty of her future. As the above lines work to summarize the text, one could be tempted by this description to classify Wild as nothing more than a new cog in the "coming of age novel" wheel, simply a book of self-discovery or a travel journal. Any one of these classifications would be a flagrant mistake for this particular New York Times Best Seller. After the sudden death of her mother, Strayed's life begins a catastrophic tailspin. The once distinguished college student finds herself grieving her mother's death, separated from her family, addicted to heroin, entangled in affairs and ultimately divorced from her husband, all before her twenty-sixth birthday. At this time, Strayed viewed the Pacific Crest Trail as a way to set her life back on its own promising course. Not to spoil the outcome for prospective readers, however, the long, winding and tumultuous trail ironically, returns Strayed to the straight and narrow. The beauty of Strayed's text is found not in her redemption but in her honesty. Each page of Wild is just that, wild. Strayed's commentary on her life is fierce, at times harsh or rough around the edges, enthusiastic, or any other synonyms one might conjure for the novel's title. When the autobiography needs to be, it is heart-wrenching, haunting and self-reflective. Then, on a dime, the text completes a 180 degree turn. It becomes sarcastic, selfdeprecating and witty. A reader needs to look no further than Strayed's own name to find her own brand of sarcastic humor. While lamenting her ending marriage, Strayed informs the audience she changed her named to Strayed as a reminder of how far in life she had in fact "strayed." These abrupt changes in the text make Cheryl Strayed what we all strive to be and that is honest with ourselves. My personal fear, regarding this autobiography is that this honesty comes at a cost. Not everyone will appreciate the text's frankness. Strayed discusses everything from 'her abortion to her drug use and everything in between. In doing so, Strayed apologizes to those she has hurt, discourages others from following in her path but never regrets, as her indiscretions formed her into the person she has become. I fear some readers will not see past the occasional profanity and the controversial subject matter thus preventing them from appreciating the true meaning of Strayed's words. Her candor assists the reader to see the forest through the trees (pun intended). A revelation occurs as one reads this book. It is: we all make mistakes, we should move on in a positive manner and we should embrace our errors. Staryed teaches the reader, not to spend precious time regretting our mistakes because without them, our life would not be enhanced but drastically lacking in personal meaning. At times, so~iety bans literature for various reasons. With trepidation I believe that Wild will one day succumb to societal pressures of not conforming to political correctness. It would be a discredit for a reader not to acknowledge Strayed's miraculous feat and I am not referencing her solo trek, her transformative life, but her teachable life lessons. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Sara's Score: • I f OM LO I TO F UND ON THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL • Ch d Courtesy of Creative Commons �L Opinion The Beacon - February 24, 2015 17 A life saving opportunity for Luzerne County residents · · By Mandy Stickles Asst. Opiriion Editor Since 2002, the death rate from drug overdoses has become astronomical, ranging from 45 to 70 annually in Luzerne County. This i'!; the leading cause of deaths compared to other death incidents in this area. Heroin and opiates have become more popular over the years and people ~re becoming riskier with their drug choices, finding it cool to experiment and combine different types of drugs to get a more intense or longer high. Drugs have become more easily available and it does not matter if the people of Luzerne County are poor or rich, it is a problem involving the whole county and needs to be addressed. An overdose on drugs could happen to anyone, especially if it is someone that is not experienced with the drug or if people decide to mix different drugs for a new type of high. If caught soon enough drug overdoses can be prevented; with a drug called Naloxone. Naloxone is safe to use and has been around for a while. When the central nervous system and respiratory system begins to shut down from an overdose of drugs the N aloxone reverses the effects, saving the person's life. Naloxone is the saving grace for drug overdoses, however, many times it becomes too late to use it because only emergency medical responders are allowed to administer the drug . Thankfully law enforcement officials recently came to their senses . and realized it does not make much sense to only allow medical responders to be able to administer this drug. It may seem foolish to allow someone access to this drug that may have no medical experience · or familiar with injections; however, if it comes down to a life or death situation and there is not enough time to wait for medical responders, people may think differently. Having Naloxone available _to anyone could also be beneficial if it deals with a younger crowd who may be scared to call the police for fear of getting in trouble. . Records show that last year in Luzerne County 63 people died from drug overdoses; if this drug can help reduce that number of deaths then it seems like a no brainer to allow people to have -...-• ...· .. 11111111 ■ SPECIALS WEEIIIAY SPEOIIIS ■-TH Large Pie $7.95 Chicken Wing Pie $10.9 5 access to Naloxone. The market is selling Naloxone under the name Evzio. It is basically like an EpiPen, allowing the person administering the drug to simply stick it into their thigh and not having to worry about needles or having to know how to inject something properly. Dr. Kimberly Welch, assistant professor for Wilkes' International Medical Pharmacy Practice voices her concern for the drug. "The problem with Naloxone is that it works fast but not for a long time. People need to know that injecting Evzio does not completely reverse the effects of an overdose it only prolongs them, buying the victim. time to get to a hospital or wait for medical attention to arrive," Welch said. Having _Evzio can become handy and reassuring for people that may know someone that does drugs like heroin or opiates . God forbid, someone finds a friend or family member lying unconscious and overdosing, knowing .Evzio can save their life is a good feeling to have . However, Evizo should npt be taken for granted or used on a daily bases. Drug abusers should seek help for their addiction and not rely on Evizo to be their back up if they accidently decide to overdose. When using Evizo, people should also be careful because if the drug does completely reverse the effect of a heroin or opiate overdose the victim can go into immediate withdrawal, which can be just as harmful and deadly as an overdose. Dr. Thomas Franko, assistant professor for the pharmacy practice at Wilkes is all for the Naloxone drug and allowing people to have access to Evizo. "Allowing people to have access to Evizo is a step in the right direction on figuring out that someone has a drug problem and then helping them get the help they need for their drug addiction," Franko said. 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Keer Staff Writer Heading into the heart of the 20142015 NCAA basketball season, there is one team that stands apart from the rest, the Kentucky Wildcats. Led by Willie Cauley-Stein, KarlAnthony Towns ahd the Harrison twins , the Wildcats have a roster driven by plenty of NBA talent and have 12 players who can contribute on any given night. One weakness that Kentucky has is its relatively inexperienced lineup. With CauleyStein as its only upperclassman that gets significant playing time, youth could play a factor come March and April when the Wildcats run into a talented experienced ball club. With as much talent as Kentucky has, there are a few teams that could challenge the Wildcats come March. One of those teams is the Duke Blue Devils. Duke has a similar top end of the roster as Kentucky does with their best players being underclassman. Duke has the top prospect for this year's By Brandon Gubitosa Sports Editor Heading into the heart of 2014-15 draft on its roster, big man Jahlil Okafor. Okafor is one of the best big men college basketball has seen in a very long time. His combination of size and athleticism makes him a force to be reckoned with in the post. Also , the Blue Devils play in arguably the nations toughest conference, the ACC, and will be more battle tested come March then Kentucky is. Another ACC team, the Virginia Cavaliers, also will be a tough out this March. The €avaliers play suffocating defense and have been making teams work for every basket. Led by Justin Anderson, Virginia will play hard and smart from buzzer to buzzer. Out of the Big 10, I think the Wisconsin Badgers pose a major threat to opponents in this tournament. With a lot of experience, the Badgers will work you until they get the perfect shot. Frank Kaminsky is a do-it-all big man that will be determined to go far this March in his final run at the title. I think' that Micliigan State is playing good ball and will be a sleeper out of this conference lead by legendary coach Tom Izzo. In the Big East, Villanova appears to be a strong contender to make a run at the title. Nova has a· starting lineup of all Juniors and Seniors that have been playing together now for 3 years. There have been a few games this season where all 5 starters have scored in double figures. Nova plays very well together and will never settle for the bad shot. The one small conference team that everyone knows will be dangerous is the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Gonzaga is loaded in its starting •lineup but the issue of strength of schedule has caught up to the team the last few years. The Zags seem to get shell shocked every March when they finally play a good opponent again. My prediction for this year is that Kentucky, Duke, Virginia and Villanova make it to the Final 4 with a matchup of Kentucky and Duke in the final. Even with a lineup full of youth, I think Kentucky is too strong not to win this years title. But, as we learned last year, nobody really knows anything when it comes to picking the• champion coming tournament time. @wilkesbeacon j onathan.keer@wilkes.edu Selection Sunday is less than one month away The Hoosiers were one of the four Selection Sunday is ·1ess than one schools to ever go unde feated, along with the UCLA Bruins, North Carolina month away. Yes, yoti heard right. The best month of the year is almost Tar Heels and the San Francisco Dons . upon us. It is the time of the year The Bruins did this four times under where Cinderella teams are born and legendary head coac h John Wooden your re_cord really doesn't mean much in 1964, 1967, 1972 and 1973. The big question this -year is who's on game day. On March 15, CBS will reveal the 68 teams that will make it going to beat the Wildcats? Four teams come to mind: The Duke Blue to the big dance this year. The favorite for the NCAA tournament Devils, Virginia Cavaliers, Gonzaga Bulldogs and Wisconsin Badgers is the University of.Kentucky Wildcats. are Kentucky's biggest competitors, As of now they are the only team unbeaten nationally. No college acc·ording to most experts. The Virginia Cavaliers are basketball team has finished the season undefeated since the Indiana ranked second in the nation behind Hoosiers in 1976. Three other .teams the Kentucky Wildcats. They are currently tied with the Duke Blue have entered the tournament undefeated; Devils for first place in the ACC. however, all lost in the tournament itself. Last season the Wichita State The reason why Virginia can beat the Shockers were 34-0 before falling to Wildcats is the way they control the the Wildcats in the Round 32. They game. They are arguably one of the best defensive teams in the nation. were the first team since the 1991 Head coach Tony Bennett emphasizes UNLV Runnin ' Rebels to enter the NCAA tournament unbeaten. Before • defense as a way to win games. The the Rebels it was Larry Bird and the Cavaliers average 58.1 possessions Indiana State Sycamores in 1979 who per game fewer than all but one other entered the tournament without a loss. team in Division I basketball. They control the ball when they have and make sure to use all 35 seconds of is ranked first in the nation with the shot clock. Their style of play has Kaminsky leading the team in scoring. been considered boring, but it might He is currently averaging 17 .6 points just help them beat the Wildcats. per game along with 8.4 rebounds per The Gonzaga Bulldogs are on the game. The Badgers last season lost to the Wildcats in the Final Four and verge of making a run this season. They haven't been past the Sweet . will look to get revenge this season. 16 since their 1999 run to the Elite My personal favorite to beat the Eight. Many people are always Wildcats is the Duke Blue Devils. skeptical of the Bulldogs because of Jahlil Okafor is a monster and is a their conference schedule. However clear favorite to be the number one overall pick in the draft. The freshman the Bulldogs are in the Top 20 from beyond the arc, and have played is averaging 17 .9 points per game seven games against the Top 68 teams along with 9.4 rebounds per game. He is a force in the paint and usually in RPI. In those games they are 6-1 with that one loss coming in overtime. draws two defenders. When he does They really haven't faced that big draw two defenders, he dishes it out of a challenge in their conference to either Quinn Cook or Tyus Jones . schedule, but then again neither . has Averaging more than 10 points per Kentucky. games and are shooting about 40 The Wisconsin Badgers find percent from behind the arc . themselves with a 23 -2 overall record The senior and freshman make up and an 11-1 record in Big Ten play. The arguably the best backcourt in the Badgers are poised to make another nation and will be a key part if the Final Four run. Wilkes graduate Bo Blue Devils look to make a run toward Ryan has a great team and one of the their fifth national championship . best players in the country with Frank @wilkesbeacon Kaminsky ( expected to be a top five brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu pick in the draft). The Badgers offense �Lacrosse Club preparing to become a team in 2016 By Brandon Gubitosa Sports Editor While the Wilkes Lacrosse program is still one year away from coming back, the Wilkes Lacrosse club is preparing for the transformation from a club sport to a team sport. With the addition of the Men's Lacrosse team, Wilkes will now have 20 intercollegiate teams. Curtis Jaques takes over as head coach for the team for the first time since the 70's. In 1975 the team captured the MAC championship, that team was later inducted into the Wilkes Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007-2008. Players from the club team are preparing for the clubs upcoming season. Last year the club played in two games, this season they will playing in five games according to sophomore Bobby Lok. Lok is the president of the Lacrosse club, and is in charge of scheduling the club's practices and games. However he doesn't consider himself to be the captain of the club. "I wouldn't say captain, everyone is The Beacon/Brandon Gubitosa Sophomore Bobby Lok playing goalie for the Wilkes Lacrosse Club a captain. We all learn from each other," he said. According to Lok the team usually practices once a week on Monday nights. Practices usually last for an hour, but some kids like to take it a step further and practice for two hours. The club practices all year round and games are usually played in the spring, which is in season for lacrosse. Games are played at the Raltson Athletic complex and will start up in A•il. Their first game is April 3, and on April 27 the team will play its first home game. Out of the team's five games only one of those games is at home. The other four are played at schools in the local area. "The guys are excited for this, I am excited for them," said Lok. This will be there last game before they officially become a team in 2016. Coach Jaques is not affiliated with the club, and many players on the club will be trying out for the team next season. Jaques however does run drills for the team and is preparing them for next season. Until then, the Wilkes Lacrosse Club is preparing their upcoming season, and is excited for the future of the program. @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Colonels come up short By Danny Van Brunt. Sports Writer Cameron Hinkel made the winning basket for the Colonels against the Fairleigh Dickinson University Devils with a score of 89-87 on February 17. Despite the Devil's unimpressive record of 2-22, they stayed neck in neck with the Colonels, who had a record of 12-12. The win over the Devils enabled the Colonels a chance to enter the playoffs through a win over our rivals, the King's College Monarchs. The Colonels started out with a strong lead over the Devils, who quickly took back the lead. In the last three minutes of the first half, the Colonels scored seven points to tie 40-40 at halftime. The Colonels took the lead not long into the second half with a score of 78-63, giving the Devils little hope of a comeback. With six minutes left, and the Devils shocked everyone by making five three-point shots, tying the game. With ten seconds left, Tyler Jackson passed the ball to Cameron Hinkel, who shot and won the game for the c~lonels. Jackson led the team with 16-points, Steve Stravinski scored 14, and Alec Wizar ·scored 13. Hinkel scored 12-points, and Jeremy Hartman and Devin Dunn both scored 11-points while getting the team excited. The Colonels finished their season with a 12-13 record losing their final game of the season to King's 83-76. They finished Freedom conference play going 7-7. The future is bright for the Colonels as they will be returning most .of this seasons lineup. Junior guard Alec Wizar finished the game with 19 points including five three pointers. Freshman Zachary Brunner added 16 points along with four rebounds. Tyler Jackson and Cameron Hinkel each scored 13 points. - @wilkesbeacon danny.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Brandon Gubitosa Jeremy Hartman warming up for the Colonels as they battled rival King's College r �_J The Beacon - February 24, 2015 Sports Wrestling team focused on making a run to Nationals By Andre Spruell Sports Writer The Wilkes wrestlers are currently 14-5 on the year, continuing to show their dominance and carrying on the tradition winning. Some of the standouts this year are 125 pounder Junior Guesseppe Rea who has posted a 28-2 record, Freshman 133 pounder Matt Grossman who just came off of defeating a two-time All American title, as well as Junior Kyle Diesel and Senior Dave Oberrender, who have made the transition from the 197 pound weight class to the 285 heavyweight class and have won as a re~ult. With the season drawing to a close, the main focus for the Colonels is the Regional tournament. The winners from that tournament will get a chance to wrestle in Nationals and achieve their goal of winning a National Championship. This year Nationals will be held in Hershey, Pennsylvania, which marks the first time ever that the event will be held on the East Coast. For the Colonels, this means more fans and alumni support at the matches. When asked what he admires most about his wrestlers, Coach Laudenslager replied, "Just their work ethic, their commitment. Wrestling isn't the kind of sport where you can point the finger and say it wasn't my fault so you better be making a commitment on and off the mat." With their hard work and commitment, the Colonels look to make an appearance in Nationals and bring home a National Championship to add to their legacy. A @wilkesbeacon ~ andre.spruell@vyilkes.edu ..rlalfrala __, LCIDlla10ll ..-rD01111. n:li II - IOU1'H PIDNnlJWria.. • WILICIIHIAailll • l70.liD.tla7.it 20 Swimming team wr~ps up season at MAC Championship year I'm sure we will be even better." Jeff Mastrantuono, Will Hauze, and the relay team of Greg O'Malley, Chris Bright, Austin Paisley and Mastrantuono Last Sunday the Wilkes Swimmers took also broke personal and school marks. on their last day in York, PA to participate The relay team topped the school mark in the MAC championship. The women in the 400 freestyle relay at 3:28.89. placed ninth with 93 points out of 12 Individually, Mastrantuono broke other teams, while the men placed tenth his personal school record in the 200 out of 11 teams with a total of 79 points. breaststroke and Hauze set another high The team broke many individual and mark with a new record in the 1650 school records last weekend. Beth Chmil freestyle. had a memorable day competing in the The team hopes to grow and develop 490 freestyle alongside Cassie Morey, . to find a higher spot on the podium next Mandy Stickles, and Lauren Merli, where season. Stickles said, "MAC ' s really they finished in seventh place in the finals brought the team closer together, it is a and set a school record at 3:59.68. Chmil great group of people. We support one broke her own school record time as well another and encourage everyone to give for the 200 breast stroke, finishing with a it their all." • time of 2:39.08. Mandy Stickles wa& excited about making a podium spot, along with seeing @wilkesbeacon the improvements the team has made A Rdcara.basile@wilkes.edu throughout the season. "Throughout the season we worked hard and gave it everything we got .and it showed at MAC's," Stickles said. "For a first year Continued on page 21 team we did pretty well I think, and next By Cara Basile Sports Writer �The Beacon - February 24, 2015 Sports 21 From left to right: Nancy Ramirez, Thurman Fogleman, Kiersten Torre, Michael Hanne, Lauren Merli, Austin Paisley, and Sarah Cole Wilkes swimmers compete in the MAC conference. Wilkes swimmers position themselves. All photos courtesy Willard Hauze r �_J S orts • By Evan Willey Sports Writer Mason McIntyre is a junior computer science major. He is from Bethlemhem, Pa. He is the 165 weight class on the Wilkes' Mens' Wrestling team. In the ~012-13 season Mason finished 9-1 at 157 pounds. Last season Mason did not wrestle, he was injured. Oliv'er in exhibition,. Jordan Burroughs also graduated from the University of Nebraska where I attended a summer and fall semester only to shake his hand I never actually had the opportunity to wrestle him. Q: What is yo~ most memorablemomen! at A: Wilkes either wrestling or just in general? My most memorable moment at Wilkes was tuing 3rd in the Wilkes open. A Q: With your majo:t what are you planning · tournament where Division 1 schools on doing after you graduate from Wilkes are allowed enter any number of their University? wrestlers. A: I plan to become a Software Development Engineer, working at professional level to Q: Last year you were injured • can you create software which will be integrated explain that injury and how you overcame into the real world. it. A: Last year I broke my leg, specifically my Q: What is your go to exercise to cut weight tibia. 1 had a plate and 8 screws put in for your match? which then caused bone infection to form A: Running hills and long-distance wearing underneath the .qietal I needed another lots oflayers. surgery to remove the metal, along with having a picc-line inserted into my left Q: Can you name a specific match that had arm. I had to give myself antibiotics significance in your wrestling career and intravenously for 6 weeks, along with why it sticks out? . starting my rehab. Slowly but surely I A: My sophomore year of high school I began to walk, run and finally wrestle · wrestled a match against a Bethlehem once again. I now walk with a bit of a limp Catholic athlete, where I was pinned in 23 and have a nasty scar, but that could ever seconds. This match sticks o,ut, as I told' stop mr from competing. myself I'd never let that happen again. The last dual meet my senior year I had another Q: Other than; wrestling what are some opportunity to wrestle the same kid, who other hobbies you enjoy? placed 2nd in states the year prior. The A: I like to hang out with friends, hike, fish dual meet hinged on this match, as he was and be outside in the warm weather. I also considered the best wrestler on the team. am a COJ,tlputer. scientist so I have a few I went out onto the IJ!at assuring myself nerdy hobbies as well, but I really enjoy there was no possibility in me !osing. My getting away from a computer screen as confidence availed and I had pinned the much as I possibly can. state runner up in ·33 seconds, 2 years after my embarrassing defeat Q: Ifyou could wrestle anybody in the WOJ.'ld who would it be and why? A: Jordan Burroughs, as I have already wrestled with Cael Sanderson and Jordan .@wilkesbeacon evan.willey@will<es.edu • �L 23 Sports the Beacon - February~ 201S ~~J,( t ! ) ~ -~'-. illlllllllti·--· - ... 0 . rn . . • A: A ' from Wi . tmemorabl~ moment schoo , an c,ver since then I've called ® pla~ball here? · -Barxe my;~me! 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FOR RENT APARTMENTS Studio 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms Available June 1, 2015 • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2015 February 24th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 February 24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/2bc93188e7f3853510f6b440afb56a3d.pdf 7b07515762d72d5a06e19aed178a1350 PDF Text Text Above: Erica Chambers, organizer, brands herself with Eric Garner's iconic last words at the Black Lives Matter protest The Beacon/Rebecca Voorhees r �.J Beacon Briefs PBL Soda Tab Collection Off Campus Federal Work Study Positions Available The Civic Engagement Office has several off-campus federal work study positions available at local non-profit agencies. Please contact Megan Valkenburg at megan.boone@wilkes.edu for more information. Editor-In-Chief - James Jaskolka Managing Editor -Ashley Evert Adviser - Or. Kalen Churche( Social Media Director - Shawn Carey Advertising Director - Rasha Shaker SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski Opinion - Frank Passalacqua Sports - Brandon Gubitosa ~SSISTANT EDITORS News - Pat Walther LA&E - Justin Topa Opinion - Mandy Stickles, Sara Pisak DESIGN EDITORS Dave Graff Chris Kennedy Moe Woodard Nicole Kuto.s Steve Dzledziak lnterestectlnjOinlng the Beacon? To ieam more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact jetes.Jaskolkabutier@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes Unlve...,aty Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Tax Form I 098-T Tuition Statement is Now Available Tax Form 1098-T Tuition Statement is now available online. You can access your 1098-T online at mywilkes. wilkes.edu. Enter your username and password, select Student Services tab and then select Tuition Statement (Form 1098-T) under My Records. Relay for Life Yankee Candle Fundraiser The Yankee Candle fundraiser run until February 28 benefitting Relay for Life. The candles must be purchased from a selling member or you can order online. Just ask any Relayer for more information or email justin.davis@wilkes.edu. Wilkes PBL will be doing soda tab collection for donation. Soda tabs will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Donations will be collected in any of the jars around campus until April 18. Alumni Association Scholarship Do you have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Wilkes? If so, you may qualify for the Alumni Scholarship. Deadline is Feb. 27. Sophomore Bus Trip Join Student Development on a Mystery Bus Trip just for sophomores on Saturday, March 14. The cost is $10 and includes transportation and dinner. Sign up at the Information Desk. "Soul Food Wednesday" in Honor of Black History Month In honor ofBlack History Month, Dining Services, The Office of Diversity and MSC are bringing the Wilkes Community "Soul Food Wednesday"in the Henry Student Center Cafeteria. SG notes: IEEE, Big Event approved; GSA, Spring Fling By Taylor Ryan Staff Writer On · Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held their weekly meeting. Last week IEEE Student Chapter requested funding for the annual Engineering Olympics. This event invites local high schools to come and compete in the all-day event. The organization requested $3,895. This money will go towards t-shirts for volunteers, food, maintenance, awards for the students and the supplies needed to put together each event. Student Government allotted IEEE $2,370 to be used for events, t-shirts and maintenance. Another follow up on last week's meeting, the annual Big Event will be held on April 25, this year's total coming to $3,292.77. This total was passed and the Big Event organization will be given the total needed to put on this university wide event. The new design was also discussed along with what colors to use. The final details are still being worked out. New business that was covered in this week's meeting, a non-club request, was a senior project request. A group of 8 students in the EES and ENV department were accepted to present their projects at The Geological Society of America. They have requested $2,000 to cover the registration fees, lodging and extra workshops. Student Government will cast their final vote in the meeting next week. Other topics that were covered included the budget for Spring Fling. The Spring Fling dance will be held at Genetti's on the square, on March 27 from 6-11 p.m. Tickets will go on sale February 23 and then again after Spring Break. The theme is Black Tie this year and the favors will be champagne glasses. To try and change things up a little more this year, there was a new idea of a live band instead of the DJ that is usually brought in for these events. This live band would cost about six times what is usually paid for a DJ. This brought some discussion to the topic. Student Government will make the final decision in next week's meeting. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report. The current budget is as follows: All College: $46,786.37, General Funds: $2,706.20, Conference: $2,875.00, Spirit: $1,250.00 for a Student Government total of: $53,617.57. f."'I @wilkesbeacon i!::J tay/or.ryan@wilkes.edu table of contents news ................2 lif~,.a&e........... 7 spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 sports ............ 19 . �The Beacon - February 17, 2015 News 3 National Book Award winner, Phil Klay lecture By Sara Pisak Asst. Op inion Editor 2014 National Book Award winner for Fiction, Phil Klay, visited the campus on Feb. 10, as part of the Spring Writers Series, an English Department event sponsored by the Allan Hamilton Dickson Fund. Klay, a Marine Corps Veteran, is gaining national attention and honors for his recent collection of fictional short stories, entitled Redeployment. In Redeployment, Klay brings to life the realities soldiers face both during deployment and on the home front. During his stay on campus, Klay lent his writing and his public speaking talents to students, serving as a class guest speaker, writing workshop conductor and guest of honor at a public reading. Seemingly unphased by the public attention and his new found literary rock star status, one only needs to speak with Klay for a few minutes before realizing that under his cool, laid-back demeanor is an extremely well-read and well-versed author. Taking time to speak in Dr. Kuhar's Postmodernism Literature Class, Klay and students discussed and analyzed three of his short stories, "Redeployment;' "Bodies" and "Ten Clicks South'' which are located within Redeployment. Afterwards, Klay conducted a private workshop with students, who had the privilege to discuss a wide range of topics in an intimate setting. Klay divulged some of his favorite authors both in the short story genre and beyond, crediting Isaak Babel, T.S. Eliot, Flannery O'Connor and Fyodor Dostoyevsky as a source of inspiration. Klay was quick to anecdotally include, to breakup th.-nonotonous time he spent in military training, he memorized T.S. Eliot's The Wasteland. Klay was also eager to discuss the process of acquiring a literary agent and the process of submitting manuscripts to students interested in possibly following in his footsteps. Similarly, when conferring about business, Klay let his personality shine through, informing students he never considered "an author" as a job title. Klay jokes, "Writing is a shameful side-habit that is not to be talked about:' He continued to elaborate, "Writers are weirdoes, who spend a lot of time alone imagmmg other people:' It was asked if a particular story stood out in Klay's mind, whether it was for challenges the story presented, character development or favoritism. Klay responded by stating, The Beacon/Gabby Glinski "Each story presents a different challenge:' Junior English major Gabriella Romanelli, shown above, has a conversation with Phil Klay at a Klay expanded upon this book signing on his visit to Wilkes University. notion, by · detailing as a war veteran these stories required him to backdrop of war, all the stories assist in what not only complete research but to sometime needs to be a conversation:' As the workshop relive and "dwell in a negative place or to write concluded, an obvious observation was that from a negative character voice;' thus each Klay has created a far sweeping, everyday story occupies a different personal sentiment conversation centered on the elements of for the author. Klay also discussed the way combat that might have otherwise been in which his stories are linked throughout overlooked. - Graduate of Dartmouth College. this text. Klay asserts that each story "is not a one-off:' The first few vignettes "help to - U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. @wilkesbeacon inform the reader's perception of the latter stories:' Klay persists, "Jetted against the sara.pisak@wilkes.edu - Served as a Public Affairs Officer. Phil Klay: Klay holds public reading: «Bodies;' «Ten Clicks South;" Q & A By Sara Pisak Asst. Opinion Editor A public reading by Phil Klay held in the Henry Student Ballroom at 7 p.m. on February 10, 2014 offered fans not affiliated with Wilkes University the opportunity to hear Phil Klay read two of his short stories: "Bodies" and "Ten Clicks South:' Klay's narration adjusted with each story, filling the audience with varying accents of characters and emotional narrators. Guests were also afforded the opportunity to learn more about Klay himself during a question and answer portion of the evening. Klay shared personal stories about his time serving as a Public Affairs Officer in Iraq. Klay regaled the audience with the reason behind his decision to join the military. The audience learned of a long standing tradition of service in Klay's family, telling the audience of his father, who served in the Peace Corps and his mother, who worked to secure medical aid for others. Klay states that he was drawn by the phrase, "Be men for others" as a reason to join the Marine Corps. Other spectators were concerned with Klay's style and perception of writing. When discussing ifhe viewed his writing as a coping mechanism, Klay states that he is now "more connected to those who have not served" after completing Redeployment. Klay also answered inquires, about the use of profanity and shocking images throughout his text. Klay asserts, he does not push the boundaries too far. He states, "These aspects deserve to be thought about because people carry these things with them:' Klay continues, "These are for understanding but should not be used gratuitously:' Klay concluded his reading by discussing his upcoming projects. Although he is not willing to divulge details, Klay promises he is authoring a new project as we speak. Those in attendance were also able to have Klay's book signed before the reading officially came to a close, wrapping up Klay's insightful day shared with students. - Received an MFA from Hunter College. - Writings have appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Granta, Tin House and various other publications. - 2014 National Book Foundation, 5 Under 35 Honoree. . - 2014 National Book Award Winner, Fiction. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - February 17, 2015 News 4 Students protest in support of Black Lives Matter movement By Pat Walther Asst. News Editor Students of Wilkes University joined together on Feb. 12 to support the Black Lives Matter protest movement. Assembling in the SUB during club hours, they distributed signs with facts, statistics and the famous "BlackLivesMatter" hashtag to each participant. The protesters stood in the center of the SUB in an effort to make their presence non-negatable. Organized by seniors Kayla Rooney and Erica Chambers, the protest's mission was to voice student opinions in relation to the recent criticisms of law-enforcement in the shooting deaths of Michael Brown and Tamir Rice, among others. "We just felt like it was time for us to make our voices heard about this issue:' said Rooney. "I feel like a lot of us on campus have been talking about it ever since (Black Lives Matter) started. It's hard to know if people would want to join in with something like this, but we knew it was finally time to do something:' Rooney makes it clear that the fact that February is Black History Month is no coincidence, either. "We came up· with the idea in January and thought maybe we could wait until February for Black History Month and tie it all together:' Rooney said. The Black Lives Matter movement and its accompanying hashtag started after the fatai shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in 2012. George Zimmerman, the shooter, was acquitted of all charges against him in a highly controversial court case. The movement rematerialized after the The Beacon/ Becca Voorhees Jaleel Sterling, Jared Powell, James Womble and Shemar Gadson protesting for #BlacklivesMatter. death of Michael Brown and acquittal of Officer Darren Wilson in his death on August 9, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. The student protest was not without its critics, though. One student walked through protestors carrying a sheet of notebook paper with the ''.AllLivesMatter" hashtag written on it. The social media app YikYak was filled with anonymous users criticizing the actions of the students along with Wilkes University for allowing the protest to happen. Senior Jaleel Sterling, who was among the protestors, commented on the dissent with, "If you really thought all lives matter, you'd be standing with us. "I'll be honest, I didn't even want to do the protest at first;' Sterling said. "But the way you deal with (the criticism) is you focus on the bigger picture and send a positive message:' A movement inspired by Black Lives Matter called Muslim Lives Matter was started after the triple-murder of Muslim students on February 10 close to the campus of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Sterling, a practicing Muslim, had this to say: "It was scary to see three people get killed, shot in the head, over a 'parking dispute: It's like people are targeting all of Islam just because of a select few people who are evil:' "The way the perpetrators or victims are portrayed in the media always differ based on race. It's disgusting, the way the media chooses how to cover these stories. They sensationalize them and then downplay other things that happen:' Rooney commented. @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu Wilkes' campus counseling offers help to any student in need By Sarah Bedford News Editor Mental health awareness is a common topic for college students nationally. While feelings of sadness or anxiousness are common, 30% of surveyed students from two to four year institutions reported feeling, "so depressed that it was difficult to function" at some time during the year, according to a 2011, American College Health Association assessment. While depression has influence on academic performance, it also can have long term affects such as increase chance of substance abuse and suicide. Susan Biskup, a Wilkes University campus counselor, explained options students may have when facing depression and linked illnesses. "If a student is suffering from addiction, we offer counseling through Health and Wellness which may lead to a referral to Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services or possibly a referral for a psychiatric evaluation from our community resource list;' said Biskup. ''A student can choose a provider depending on their insurance and other factors. All treatment at Wilkes is free and confidential, available to all students:' Most universities offer free or low cost counseling service and health screenings. "Counseling is a growth opportunity providing students the opportunity to discuss personal concerns or issues with a counselor:' Biskup explained. "There are so many wonderful and effective techniques to help students work through issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, identity issues, eating issues, substance abuse/ addiction, family and peer relationships, sleep and adjustment issues:' Although symptoms of depression vary, common signs include feeling sad, anxious, irritable, and restless while also experiencing loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, lack of energy, problems falling asleep, loss of appetite and feelings of sickness. For many college students, being away from home can cause feelings of depression. "Sometimes students arrive on campus with untreated depressive symptoms. Additionally, students can be vulnerable to depression during transitions and going away to college is a transition:' said Biskup. Depression is not something students have to face alone, as friend groups can act as an influential support systems. "Listening to your friends is truly a gift. Additionally, recognizing and validating your friends feelings while gently encouraging your friend to seek professional help;' Biskup explained. "It can be helpful to offer to walk over to make an appointment to see a campus counselor with a friend or ask permission to make the phone call for an appointment. If it is an emergency or crisis, a student doesn't need an appointment. The student will be seen immediately by one of the campus counselors upon arrival at Health and Wellness Services located on the first floor of Passan Hall:' If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, immediately contact a mental health provider, call 911, OJ" the National Suicide prevention Lifeline's 24-hour hotline, 1-800273-TALK to speak with a trained counselor. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu �L The Beacon - February 17, 2015 5 News Student Profiles: Josephine Latimer, utilizing "creative energy" By Alyssa Mursch Asst. Online Editor With pastel hair and 5-inch heels, Josephine Latimer walks tall and fierce through Wilkes' campus. However, the confidence and ease that she carries herself with is not always an accurate depiction of how she feels. "You feel like there's cinderblocks tied to your ankles.. like everyJ:hing is clouded in this thick heavy fog. You feel like you're just moving through molasses." Latimer, 19, describes in vivid detail what it is like to go through an episode of depression, in which she herself has fallen in and out of ever since her parents' divorce. Although a constant battle that she must repeatedly overcome, as an English major and creative individual, she credits her best work as coming from her darkest times. When first faced with this recurrent challenge, Latimer described herself as "withdrawing from everything and everyone." However, she was not alone, as 1 out of every 4 college students suffer from some form of mental illness, including depression, according to Healthline, a website that provides medical information, statistics and advice. It was in these times that she most deeply explored and ·utilized her "creative energy." In this respect, some of the lowest points of Latimer's life unleashed what she considers to be the peaks of her literary journey thus far. From a young age, Latimer had a passion for English, literature and writing. She portrays her childhood as a pathway to this love, as it was more often filled with books rather than toys. Growing up with an English teacher as a father and an older brother that niljored in English, she was continuously encouraged to pursue her dream. Along with her father and brother, who constantly showered her with support and assistance, Latimer described Dr. Thomas Hamill as being one of the most influential people in her progression as a writer. "She is an engaged student. She has a voice, and when she speaks, it's important," says Hamill of Latimer. Hamill also comments on the different perspective that she is prone to taking about the characters in the work. For example, where most students may regard a character as weak, Latimer is able to find the positive, strong angles of their identities. Latimer's success as an English major is exemplified in the honor she was given by being one of only three students from Wilkes chosen to read their paper on the agency of good women in Chaucer at a conference at The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Josephine Latimer, above, describes her bouts with depression "like everyth ing is clouded in this th ick heavy fo g:' However, Latimer used her creative energy and love of literature during these times which ultimately became the. peaks of her literary journey to date. Moravian College recently. own depression as a driving force behind "I've always written .. specifically my poetry their works. These creative minds include best defines me as person," said Latimer of Edgar Allen Poe, according to The Daily her love of writing and the raw emotions she Beast. often finds herself embedding in her works. Latimer recognizes that depression is a key Her writing does not only apply to school factor of who she is, but she refuses to let it and her successes, however, as she describes define her. She more readily identifies herself it as the main outlet for her emotions, with the creative, raw works that come out her "release." Latimer strongly feels that of these dark periods, rather than the illness whether it is when she is euphoric or in the itself. With this mindset, Latimer aims to squash depths of depression, her times of emotional extremes are when her writing benefits most, the stigma associated with depression. "It's something I shouldn't have to hide, parall~ling her emotions. Latimer relates the dark writing that often and I'm not ashamed of it," Latimer said. comes from this state of mind to a book she "If more people are able to recognize that has recently read, Secret History. Within this they're going through this and that they're story, there is a quote that attributes one's not alone ... more people would definitely seek ability to find beauty in the grotesque to _help.. .! feel like that's an indicator of strength and not weakness." human nature. As Latimer emphasizes the role of By mentioning this quote, Latimer intends to demonstrate the beauty that others emotions in her work, Hamill also notes recognize in works such as hers. This idea is that she shows a "genuine responsiveness" to proven accurate when considering the many the controversial issues brought up- in class famous poets and writers that consider their through her writing. Latimer further describes writing as her most relied upon coping method, and something that she has always found comfort in. If battling depression and wanting to seek help, contact Wilkes University Health and Wellness Services at Passan Hall to set up a free appointment. To make an appointment, call 570-408-4730. 1,;11 @wilkesbeacon l:J alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Campus counselors offer help see-page 4 r �_J The Beacon - February 17, 2015 News 6 SG, Meua Council Events Calendar FiiiuiRY SPRING FLING Feb 19- Mardi Gras SUB Lounge, 8:01 pm March 12• Roller Skating Apri l 7th • Texas Hold Em' Tournament Ballroom, 6PM February 22 - Trivia Crack SUB lounge, 2pm March 20 Cake Challenge SUB lounge, 7pm April 8th - Bingo! Ballroom, 8pm Feb 26- So's Movie Night Sub Lounge, Doors open 7:30 pm, Movie starts 8pm March 26- Survivor Night Sub Lounge April 10th • CASINO NIGHT!! 7pm, SUB! March 27th • Spring Fling 6-11pm Genetti's Big Event Saturday, April 25, 2015 MARCH CASINO WEEK APRIL March 28 • Washington, D.C. Bus Trip Have an event? Let us know! Contact: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Multicultural: Award nominations Every spring, the Center for Global Education and Diversity hosts a ceremony honoring members of the Wilkes community who are being recognized for their work encouraging globalization on campus and fostering multicultural awareness. Nominations are from February 3 to March 13. The Multicultural Awards is an opportunity to recognize those people at Wilkes who have helped students take advantage of the opportunities at Wilkes. Nominations for the awards and past winners are listed at http://www.wilkes.edu/ multiculturalawards. The ceremony is April 9 at 4 p.m. in the Savitz Lounge. Award categories include the Wilkes Helping Hands Student Award: Student who has contributed the most to improve the diversity climate at Wilkes; Wilkes Diversity Leader Faculty Award: Faculty member who has contributed the most to improve the diversity climate at Wilkes; Wilkes Diversity Change Agent Staff Award: Staff member who has contributed the most to improve the diversity climate at Wilkes; Wilkes Diversity Executive Award: Member of the Board of Trustees or the President's Cabinet or a Dean who has contributed to improve the diversity climate at Wilkes; and the Global Scholar and Citizen Award: A student demonstrating significant contributions toward raising international awareness at Wilkes through high academic achievement and involvement in campus and community activities promoting crosscultural awareness. Beacon Weather Beat: Feb. 17-20 • Tues. 30 ° 20° Mostly sunny Wed. Thurs. Fri. 22 ° 20 Partly cloudy 19 ° 20 Mostly cloudy 25° 110 Mostly., cloudy Forecast as of Feb. 13 taken from weather. com �The Beacon - February 17, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu Remembering 'The Great War:' After 100 years, lecture to commemorate those who served By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor For many, there are grandfathers or great-grandfathers who share stories of being shipped to foreign soils in the name of protecting freedom for all. Whether the experience served as rewarding or devastating, the events witnessed are some that have lived on for 100 years and can be expected to live on for hundreds more. In commemoration of the centennial anniversary of World War I, Wilkes University's Department of Global History and Language will host their first event through the recently developed Contemporary History Project. On Feb. 23, The Contemporary History Project will be hosting a lecture and follow-up discussion with Jesse Tumblin. Tumblin is a member of the Smith Richardson Pre-Doctoral fellowship for In~rnational Security Studies at Yale University. The Contemporary History Project is housed under Wilkes University's Division of Global History and Languages. "My hope is to develop a self-sustainable program that people will be interested in attending;' said Dr. Jonathan R. Kuiken, · assistant professor of history. The Contemporary History Project's purpose is to engage Wilkes students, along with the surrounding community, in the process of understanding the historical roots of contemporary issues. The lecture and discussion is entitled, "World War I at 100: Reflecting on the War that Ended Peace:' Kuiken believes that students can gain from this and similar lectures in the future. "Students of all backgrounds could benefit from this project;' Kuiken said. "It will help everyone gain a better understanding and connection to an economic root of the current world, making them better equipped once they move onto the next chapters of their lives:' Tumblin, currently a doctoral candidate in the history department at Boston College, is researching the way security politics drove ideas about sovereignty, constitutionalism and political change across the British Empire in the early twentieth century. This research has allowed him the opportunity to conduct studies in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, · · Courtesy of Jonathan Kuiken The Contempo·rary History Project at Wilkes will feature Jesse Tumblin, above. Australia and New Zealand. The event will take place on Feb. 23, from 4 to 5:30 P.M. in The Miller Room located on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. It is free to attend this lecture and discussion and will be open to the public. For further information, you can contact Dr. Jonathan Kuiken via e-mail at jonathan. kuiken@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Supporting fellow students and their respective causes Many of us want to give our support to important causes and events on campus, but do not have the time. There is an easy solution to this problem: spend a little money to show the right support. The campus is buzzing right now with many different clubs and organizations trying to sell items to raise money in support of a cause. Here is a list of the possible things one could buy at Wilkes to help in these fundraising efforts Relay for Life Yankee Candle Fundraiser The Relay for Life organization on campus will be selling Yankee Candles until Feb. 28. The candles must be purchased from a selling member or one could order online. Just ask any person on a Relay team, known as a Relayer, for more information or email justin.davis@wilkes.edu. Color Changing Mood Cups IME team Top Shelf is selling Color Changing Mood Cups; the cups change color with cold temperatures. They will be selling in the Henry Student Center, on Tues. and Thurs. through the end of March from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. All cups are $4, with a special of3 cups for $10. All proceeds will go towards the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre. Email top.shelf9950@gmail. com with any questions. Wilkes Marketing Club "Pink Out" Shirts Wilkes Marketing Club is selling "Pink Out" t-shirts to support the Wilkes basketball teams and breast cancer research. The shirts range from SM to XL and cost $10 each; anyone wanting a XXL may purchase one for $12. 50% of the proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Contact Wilkes Marketing Club with the size and amount of shirts you would like at: wilkesmarketingclub@gmail.com. They will continue to sell them throughout the month of February and into March. Infinity Scarves " Legendary Sales from Wilkes University's BA152 course is selling infinity scarves and wrap-around scarves in either yellow with black and white, or royal blue with white and black at $13 each. There are some with "Colonels" written on one side and blue and yellow stripes on the other with the Wilkes University logo on it. These are on sale for $16 each. Contact: Zack McKitish, Kara Falzone, Conner Wylie, or Zach Brunner at: Legendary.salesl@gmail.com. r �j -.- · .• The Beacon - February 17, 2015 ~ Life, Arts & Entertainment -•-~~ r _ 8 Students learn the importance of self-love The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Freshmen Erin Ryan and Dian McKinney helped participants make fruit smooties. The WUPB also provided a table full of sweets and goodies. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Elizabeth Jensolowsky and Lara McQue painted canvases at one of the tables. Anoth~r station was available to create Valentine's Day cards and make bracelets. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees WUPB members Danica DeMesa, Val Woods and Scotty Vandine sported their newest shirts for the Self-Love event. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Students could choose from a variety of props to help them make their selfmotivatonal pictures more creative and fun . Photos were printed and shared. �The Beacon - February 17, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 l She said, He said Expression of Femininity and Modern Masculinity Courtesy of Kahdijah Venable Kahdijah Venable is majoring in IM at Wilkes University and finds that her femininity is based on self-expression. By Nicole Zukowski" Life A&E Editor A woman with high heels, lipstick, a nicely pressed dress with an apron and a string of pearls around her neck is holding an apple pie that just came out of the oven. With the music blasting, a woman has on flannel pajamas, no make-up and a laptop ~ en to photoshop finishing a logo design. Both of these scenarios are expressions of femininity, a characteristic associated with the expectation of womanliness. Over generations, women have forged the path to gaining equality for their gender. Although there is still progress to be made, modern-day women are changing the traditional view of femininity. "I feel feminine all the time:' junior integrative media major, Kahdijah Venable, said. "When I'm in my apartment by myself with my hair looking gross, I feel that's the true, natural look of femininity. Then when I feel like dressing up and making my appearance to the public, I feel feminine:' For some, femininity is about being comfortable in their own skin. "I always wear makeup. Sometimes it looks more natural, but it's still there. I put effort into my hair, unless I'm wearing it down. My hair is very long, which is usually considered to be feminine:' Annie Stauffer, junior integrative media major said. "I love jewelry, and you'll never see me without it. I love patterns, and I love wearing clothes that show off my feminine shape:' Although Stauffer puts time and effort into her appearance she wanted to make it clear that it is to make herself feel good. "I don't do this for others to see, rather, because it makes me feel much more feminine to be able to see my curves when I look in the mirror. When I look 'feminine' and 'pretty: I feel good. I want to make it clear, I don't do any of that for anyone but me:' When it comes to the expression of one's femininity, the only person one should seek approval from is one's self. Venable adds, "I think there are a lot of different ways you could express femininity:' All women express femininity based on their own personal preferences. "I sometimes put on eyeliner and mascara while dressing 'girly' in a way. When I do feel like -dressing feminine, I'll wear a nice colorful top, leggings and a scarf and attempt to do my make-up and hair when I feel like it:' Venable said. Clothing also serves as an expression of femininity. "Women in sports seem to express their femininity by wearing bright, "girly" colors a lot:' Stauffer said. "The clothes women wear for workouts are often tight, showing off their shape. It seems like a lot of women's sports clothing is designed to be sexy. I don't think all female athletes wear this, of course, but I see some who do:' In society, colors are a huge element in expressing whether something is considered feminine or masculine. Designs for different products represent that truth. "When designing a more feminine piece, I like to use bright colors. Sometimes I use pink, but it depends on whether or not pink is appropriate for the piece:' Stauffer said. "I like to use more organic lines and give the piece a more playful look. For feminine pieces, I've often chosen beauty topics as the focus of my design. I have a few that are not related to beauty, however:' There is a stigma that lighter colors are deemed as being feminine in our society. "In making a feminine design I try to use various lighter colors like pastels or pinks, corals and light oranges, but nothing really dark. I use a lot of circles and nontraditional shapes. I mainly base it off colors:' Venable said. "We see female products that are these colors; so looking for a color code for a feminine design you instantly drawn to these colors:' Society continues to influence how femininity is expressed, but many have become more conscious of the roles outside forces play. "That's just what we see everyday; we're conditioned to those associations:' Venable added. · @wilkesbeacon nico/e.zukowski@wilkes.edu By Justin Topa them feel like they cannot be successful, which is a shame because these are all socially-constructed ideas we have created:' Some argue that we are under a new, The psychology student said separating 'fourth wave' of feminism that has led to a values instilled within him from an early age modern-day adaptation in the expression of from those he now views essential has proven to be a difficult task. masculinity. Masculinity, in its current state, is a term "I was always with my parents and have used to describe traditional qualities expected gained most of my values through them. This of a male. While Dominic Rinaldi does view has now created a conflict in which I realize society as a large contributor in how people that not all of the values I was instilled with express their masculinity, the psychology can be carried with me and the way I feel major said he expresses masculinity based today:' Rinaldi explained. "I love my parents dearly, and I do more on personal factors. "The way I express masculinity is more or appreciate many of the things that they've less based on situational cues. I try to avoid taught me but they grew up in a different gender-policing and express myself in a way generation and under a different set of norms. in which I feel comfortable based on my As we grow up, we realize that not all of these experiences and the situation I'm in during norms are things we ought to continue:' that particular moment:' said Rinaldi, who Rinaldi said that he also feels media adds added, "I wouldn't say that I police myself in outside press.ure for determining the norms of masculinity, specifically mentioning a the ways that society expects, though:' Rinaldi, who is also a women's and gender commercial by Chevrolet titled, "Truck Guy Focus Group:' studies minor, does I.-..--..-.-. still see pressure in which men who from society to act a choose to drive a certain way. sedan rather than a "I think there truck are emasculated. is some kind of "The context in precedence that has this commercial and evolved in terms or others like it seems to how men should create added negative behave and there's pressures for the this matter in which behavior of men:' our behaviors and said Rinaldi. "They the behaviors of perpetuate an idea that others both dictate men should have a how we see things:' very rugged dexterity said Rinaldi. to them. If he's driving "For instance, a fiµnily sedan, that there's this idea that somehow makes him men are supposed less attractive and to act superior The Beacon/Justin Topa less rugged as a male figure. There are plenty in comparison to D . . R' Id' . . . . h women. This, along ommtc ma 11s maJormg m psyc o 1og~ other advertisements with other social at Wilkes University and finds that negativelyperpetuating constructions, have masculinity is "evolving:' masculinity in a similar developed causing way and this is creating personality to be stringent on outside factors. a lack of diversity in what society is willing to accept from a man:' This can be very maladaptive:' Rinaldi cites factors such as upbringing as While Rinaldi said that he sees added contributions to the way he, and others, have pressures for acting masculine, he does think developed their sense of masculinity. our generation is progressing to redefine the "It's saddening to think that our youth role of masculinity. "While I do think the things that need to grow up thinking that they have to fit a certain role within society and, if they don't be said and done are being said and done, follow the outlook of what their parents or there's still a need for repeatedly doing so other role-models may expect, then they are before the message is received. There's still a at risk of an identity crisis or ridicule from lot left to be done:' others:' said Rinaldi. f"'l @wilkesbeacon "This can emasculate people and make 1::::1 justin.topa@wilkes.edu Asst. Life, A& E Editor r �..J The Beacon - February 17, 2015 . Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Commuter Council Hosts "Almost Valentine's Day" Social By Justin Topa Asst. Life, A&E Editor The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Students had the opportu nity to play Va lentine's Day Bingo and other games to win prizes, such as stuff animals and gift cards. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Briana O'Neil and company waited anxiously for the next number to be called for Bingo. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, Wilkes University's Commuter Council hosted an "Almost Valentine's Day" social event on the first floor lounge of the Henry Student Center. The events for the evening consisted of an ice cream eating contest, a balloon pop, bingo and a Wilkes University version of the newlywed game, which drew the most interaction from those in attendance. The Newlywed Game was a new addition to the activities this year and, with a large combination of couples, friends and even a pair of strangers participating, it proved to be a success. Commuter Council also provided the party-goers with a buffet of baked goods, including brownies baked by freshman Lauren Evans and 8 pies ofJanuzzi's pizza. While the event was scheduled to last from 5 to 8 p.m., Commuter Council ran out of food after two hours due to a large increase of those in attendance compared to the previous years. Brian Surdovel, a Wilkes University sophomore majoring in finance, was one of dozens who were in attendance during the event on Tuesday evening. He fo und the Newlywed Game to be an amusing alternative to an otherwise boring weeknight. "It was a relatively .comical experience;' Surdovel said. "It may have been disorganized at times, but it was a fun thing to do on an otherwise eventless Tuesday night:' Wilkes University's Commuter Council is also scheduled to host a bus trip on March 28 to Washington, D.C. and a Mad Hatter-themed tea party on April 21. For additional information on upcoming events or to learn about becoming involved with Commuter Council, which is open to all students regardless of residence status, students are encouraged to e-mail Commuter Council President, Sarah Bedford, via Sarah.Bedford@Wilkes.edu. A ·~ @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees The students also played a couple's questionnaire, and the judge's panel enjoyed listening to everyone's answers. . �l. The Beacon - February 17, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 8 Things You Learn During Your First Semester By Emily DeAngelis Staff Writer Weclcome to Wilkes! You hastily unpack your cars, soccer and football players lug your bags to your new dorm room and you set to decorate and create your space. Little did you know, that was the easy part. The real "college exprience" starts after the goodbyes and all the new introductions. Classes begin, life becomes hectic, and suddenly you're learning things well beyond biology and chemistry. The first semester is filled with learning experiences, and sometimes the best learning occurs when we fail. From these failures, we become better equipt to face the remainder of our college experience. • FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. "I learned that money, does in fact, not grow on trees;' states sophomore Haley Mesaros. Between Dunkin Donuts and the plethora of other places to eat on the square, first semester freshmen have a lot to learn about the stingy college budget. • EXTRA FREEDOM? _ Free time was unexpected for freshmen Andrew Neidieg. Luckily, Wilkes has plenty of amenities to fill the void. He spends his free time at the local YMCA, shooting hoops at the UCom, or preparing for the upcoming tennis season. • USE THE ELEVATOR. Freshmen biology major, Casey Krause, doesn't bother with flights of stairs holding him back from breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He simply relies on the elevator to get him there quick and easy. 0 THE FRESHMAN FIFTEEN. It's as real or fake as you want it to be. Easy mac and Ramen Noodles are consumed in mad feasts in the messy dorm rooms of Evans and Roth Hall. However, the local YMCA looms over freshman housing, as allows students to create their own club. A great example of this is the university's new batminton club. an ever-present reminder that health and physical fitness is a constant concern for first year students especially. • HOW TO COOK. Sophomore Missy Oertner learned that one cannot live and die by sub food alone. When craving something different, Missy simply made it herself. Clearly not everyone was as savvy as Missy; it's evident by the number of false fire alarms that some of us are still struggling in the learning process. • GET INVOLVED. .There's no better way to find people like yourself than to join in things that interest you. The first few weeks of college can be crazy with trying to find your niche for the next four years. Luckily, Wilkes is a small school with big options. If you still struggle to find something for you, Wilkes • WHAT REALLY MATTERS? Being on your own teaches you things beyond expectations. You learn the importance of knowing who you are and what you want to gain frqm · this experience. Ellen Mook said it best, "What you do or do not do in college defines the rest of your life:' No pressure there. • THE BALANCIN G ACT. Moriah Teed face d the battle not unfamiliar to those new to college-the inevitable balancing act that fo rces students to prioritize. Between studying and the various demands that come with living on your own, along with integrating the social aspect of living in a community, first semester students have a full plate on their hands. r �_J 12 · The Beacon - February 17, 2015 SUP.er bowl xlix Advertising isn't just a method of persuasion, it's a way of life. And when it comes to the most watched television event in US history, it's not only accepted - it's a reason people watch the action in the first place. On February 1, 2015, Super Bowl XLIX became the most watched television program in the history of the United States. A press release by its broadcaster, NBC, stated that nearly 115 million viewers tuned in to watch it and nearly 48 percent of households with a television in the United States had it on. But not everybody watches the Super Bowl for the game. "I only really watch the Super Bowl for the ads:' says Jackie Gallo, a freshman international relations major. "I could care less about football, honestlY:' Gallo is not alone in this sentiment. A survey of 1,000 people by San Francisco ad agency Venables, Bell & Partners showed 78 percent of Americans look forward to Super Bowl commercials more than the game. According to NBC, the average cost of a 30 second commercial slot during this year's game was $4.5 million. Due to the sizable chunk of change reserving a time-slot costs in the p.rst place, companies will invest a good deal of time and money in an effort to put forth a memorable ad. Some of these ads are destined to become classics while others are forgotten to time. Regardless of whether or not an ad becomes a pop-culture phenomenon, advertising, in general, is extremely difficult to avoid. Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, professor of Communication Studies at Wilkes University, confirms this. "Advertisements are inescapable," Crahall says. "You can't escape them on your phone, you can't escape them on your television or on your computer. They're everywhere. And therefore they dominate. 1he message is repeated to the point where people think it's significant, simply because it's so present:' This 'message' Crahall speaks of is not always a positive one. In an era where audiences look at advertisements as another form of entertainment, one must consider the lasting effects of the message being conveyed. . The Beacon �,. 12 13 The Beacon - February 17, 2015 ,?t.e reot}'pes • A study about the relationship between body image and advertising conducted by Dr. Philip N. Myers of the University of North Carolina came to the conclusion that they do. . MORE COMMON IN THE SUPER BOWL ADS ··THAN IN ADS THROUGH OUT THE YEAR. "Even watching thirty minutes worth of television advertising can alter a womans perception of her body," Myers found. "Negative body perceptions can lead to eating-disorders, particularly with teenage girls." While advertising perpetuates unrealistic standards of beauty, it also promotes gender-stereotypes. In a study of the ads that ran during Super Bowl XLVIII, Natlie Vierra, from the University of Portland, discovered that negative gender stereotypes were more common in commercials that aired during the Super Bowl than commercials aired throughout the rest of the year. Vierra's study gpes on to explain that, "These negative gender stereotypes have the possibility of skewing the viewers perception of how a man or woman should act, or what they should or shouldn't do." • Children, unfortunately, are found to be more affected by advertisements than any other age-group. According to the American Psychological Association, children are exposed to more than 40,000 c.ommercials a year, the majority of which advertise sugary cereals, candy and fast food. Evidence suggests that these ads can increase the likelihood of childhood obesity and establish unhealthy eating habits that can persist throughout the child's entire life. Dr. Dale Kunkel, professor of communications studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, believes that these habits are formed because of the child's perception of advertisements as fair, balanced and truthful. "They don't see the exaggeration or the bias that underlies the claims," Kunkel explains in an article published by the APA. "To young children, advertising is just as credible as Dan Rather reading the evening news is to an adult." The sole purpose of advertising is to convince a person that what they have or who they are isn't enough. Living in a capitalist society makes it a nearly impossible task to avoid it. Nearly all facets of media include some form of it. And in a media-driven world, it's difficult to grasp that something as commonplace as a commercial or a billboard can change the way people think. the cost of an ad is $4 million per 30sec. ~ of Americans will look up ► I ads before the game airs ------ r �~----- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .J The Beacon - February 17, 2015 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu Lies of a Reporter: the 12 year scandal behind Brian Williams •• Cou rtesy Of Creative Commons By Mandy Stickles Asst. Opinion Editor Brian Williams is a well-known nightly news anchor for NBC known for his good use of "comic chops" and, apparently, also good at embellishing his stories. Williams has worked for NBC Nightly News since 2004. He became a wellknown and well-liked news anchor for the Network over the years. In 2003 , Williams was traveling in an air craft in Iraq .with his NBC news cast took an emergency landing due to unsafe conditions in the air. For the past 12 years, Williams has told his story of his experience that the air craft he was in was under fire and shot down by Iraqi forces. Williams has told his story during several different occasions. He most recently told his story again at a New York Rangers hockey game for a retired soldier, while covering the story for NBC News. The soldier at the event was one of the men that protected Williams and his news crew while grounded after their helicopter was supposedly shot down according to Williams. The solider quickly corrected Williams' take on the story and told him it was incorrect. The helicopter that Williams was riding in was nowhere near where the Chinooks aircrafts were that took fire from two rockets and small arms fire. What makes Williams' story even more shocking is that it turns out Williams's helicopter arrived one hour later after the other three helicopters did an emergency landing. For the past 12 years Williams has lied and embellished his story of his time in Iraq. "I would not have chosen to make this mistake;' Williams said. "I don't know what screwed up in my mind that caused me to conflate one aircraft with another;' Williams told Stars and Stripes when asked about the incident from 2003. Williams also made a mediocre attempt to apologize for his misinterpretation of the event on NBC Nightly News after being called out for his lies. From what other soldiers and witnesses have said of their experience in Iraq during that time, it was pretty clear what happened that day and it is hard to believe that Williams became confused over the day's events. Williams' attempts to say he has become confused over the years are cowardly and disrespectful to the men and women that fight for their lives in war. Especially to the men and women that were in the three air crafts that day who were under fire . This not only hurts his credibility as a journalist and the NBC Network, but puts a bad taste in people's mouths of all journalists. Williams has destroyed his credibility as a journalist and the lack of remorse he showed while broadcasting his 'apology' shows just how much Williams does not take his lying as a serious matter. At first, Williams decided to temporarily step down from his position of NBC News anchor because he feels he is in too much of the news at the present time, but he said he has all intentions of coming back and fulfilling his duties as anchor in time. NBC then decided to suspend Williams for six months with no pay. The pr.esident of NBC News, Deborah Turness, has said that the network will be looking into other stories that Williams has done in the past. Which one can only assume with Williams shady past something is bound to come up that indicated he has embellished in his past stories. Williams might have been NBC News' top anchor, but with the lies he has told and has kept telling for 12 years would make anyone turn away from wanting to watch. I have most certainly lost all respect for Brian Williams. Let's hope NBC News makes the right call in the end so they do not lose the respect and credibility they have worked so hard to earn. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stick/es@wilkes.edu �.0 The Beacon-February 17, 2015 Opinion British folk artist George Ezra looks young but sounds old ity ras By Eric Casey .Ce Staff Writer tg. an ng e," en ln :ss cil )Il :1d ce ill th Do you know ,., that awkwardness of listening to someone on the radio, and then when you search for them on the internet they look nothing like you imagined? Well, that probably happens more often than not with upcoming British folk artist George Ezra. When I searched for this mysterious singer I couldn't believe what I found. George Ezra had amazing clean cut handsome looks with that blonde hair and blue eyes. He looked like the nice guy in high school. There was no way a ' 50s-esque, rough and seasoned voice could be coming out of such a body. It was a pleasant reminder to other artists like Amy Winehouse, Jake Bugg and John Newman who just don't look like what you imagine upon hearing their songs. Singer-songwriter George Ezra has been steadily gaining recognition. George is currently VHI 's "You Outta Know Artist" this month and is currently nominated for four Brit Awards. Here in the states there seems to be an increasing British male invasion, Ed Sheeran being the most successful thus far, followed closely by Sam Smith. George Ezra, who is heavily influenced by Woody Guthrie, seems to be on the brink of major success in America. In 2013 he perfo rmed on the "BBC Introducing Stage" at Glastonbury Festival, one of the largest festivals in the world. His stage presence appears down-to-earth just like his off-stage humble personality. In some interviews he has stated that he enjoys coming home to visit family and friends. On his youtube charmel he makes tour diaries and talks about his inspirations for writing his debut album "Wanted on Voyage." Early last year he started a unique tour called the "Ezra Express." This trip he embarked on started at Bristol and ended in Budapest. It was a train ride through Europe where some fans came along with him as he stopped for mini concerts along the way. It was similar to a month long trip he made by himself just bpfore writing his debut album. In an interview with Grarnmy.org he says _"I kinda came home and wrote songs from what I've seen, and I think about 70% of the album came from that trip. However, it was the Hungarian capital of Budapest that he didn't reach on his first trip. Oh, and that scar on his upper right brow? In the London Evening Standard, it was mentioned that it came after a drunken night when he slammed into a wall, but refused to go to the hospital because Marky Ramone was visiting his University the following day. His lecturer sent him to the hospital during the day, but it was too late for stitches because the damage had been done. In regards to his UK hit song, which peaked at #3 last year, he doesn't seem phased by ultra stardom and is aware of short attention spans among listeners. "I'm aware that music is consumed in a way now that means things don't have the same opportunities to last. In a recent NPR interview he said, "I always say, if this is the only album I get to release, so be it. I've had the best time," Ezra says. "I'll continue writing and· creating. If people get to hear it, then that's amazing. I don't want people to think that I don't love this; I do. Ifl can sit here when I'm 60 and talking about my 15th, 20th record, well, happy days, I'd love that. But we'll see." Speaking of happy days, Ezra's song is #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with Gold certified "Budapest." The song has also gone to# l on the Alternative Songs chart. His album debuted in the US at #19 last week on the Billboard 200 chart. The album consists of some fast paced songs like "Blame It on Me" which has peaked at #6 on the UK Singles Chart. "What you waiting for?" is a lyric repeated throughout the song and feels like a motivation to just go out and do it even if you have be alone to get it done, which is something that seems to represent the whole album. "Cassy O"' is a great foot stomper that sounds like it came from the early '60s. Another personal and probably fan favorite is "Listen to the Man." The music video features legendary actor Sir Ian McKellan lip synching to the happy tune. One of his first songs written, "Did You Hear the Rain," sounds a bit more gritty than anything on the album. "Drawing Board" has a similar vibe to "Cassy O," lyrically speaking. "You spend your nights with another man. Oh you don't rest your head in mine no more. I've gotta take my plug back to the drawing board." In an album filled with retro vibes "Stand by Your Gun" sounds like the most modern cut, besides George's voice that is. Other songs like "Breakaway" and "Over the Creek" are not likely to become singles, but provide a nice leisurely appeal to the ears at the end of his debut. It's highly encouraged to listen from beginning to end. It's real songwriting at it's best with no gimmicks and auto-tune that you usually get with Top 40 acts these days. He has true cross-generation appeal. Y~ catch him on tour with Sam Smith as well as his own solo tour this spring. "Wanted on Voyage" is out on Columbia Records. I give the album 4 out of 5 stars. A @wilkesbeacon l!:Jeric.casey@wilkes.edu Eric's Score: George Ezra: On Tour Near You March 6th Beacon Theatre, NY March 7th Electric Factory, PA April 21st Trocadero, PA Apri122nd Webster Hall, NY s d r �.J The Beacon - February 17, 2015 16 Opinion Looking on the Bright Side: combating seasonal depression By Elyse Guziewicz Opinion Copy Editor The time is upon us: winter's dark clouds loom overhead. You may feel yourself getting fatigued more easily, feeling tired even though you've gotten enoitgh sleep and feeling down and depressed. What you may be experiencing is Seasonal Affective Disorder, a form of depression that manifests in millions of Americans a year, especially those in northern climates. However, SAD isn't a death sentence. There are plenty of ways to treat and combat the feelings ofloneliness, fatigue and sadness that can help get you through this difficult season. Although there are many forms of treatment for SAD, this article will provide you with five easy ways to help fight off seasonal depression in your own life. 1. Talk to your doctor. It may seem obvious, but since SAD is a medical condition, your doctor may be able to help you with medication or other techniques. They may even refer you to counseling or therapy. 2. Exercise Obviously, exercise won't solve all your problems, but it can help combat feelings of fatigue. It's optimal for you to get outside and take a brisk walk or run around campus, but if the cold is too bitter, pick the exercise machine closest to the window at the YMCA. Exercise can also help combat the weight gain that is common with SAD - weight gain can contribute to lethargy. 3. Get some sun. Since SAD is triggered by a lack of light throwing off your circadian rhythms, it's best to get outside when the sun is at its apex (around noon) and soak up the light. You can also keep windows uncovered in your dorm room, or pick seats near the windows in the library to study. If it's very cold out, try studying in one of the lounges in the Cohen Science Center they all have floor-to-ceiling windows that will get you some light exposure. 4. Keep a good schedule. I know it's hard, but sleeping and getting up at reasonable hours can really help keep seasonal depression at bay. SAD can cause sleeping problems, but keeping a regular schedule can help your rhythms get back in place and train your body to produce melatonin at the right time. 5. Take a break. Fatigue is very difficult to cope with. Don't force yourself to work so hard that you have a breakdown - take a break to do something you enjoy, like volunteering, hanging out with friends or even chilling and watching Netflix for an hour. Allowing yourself some time to decompress is very important in combating depression. The more you push yourself, the more fatigued you will become. Fatigue will only worsen symptoms of depression. Most importantly, if you're feeling as if you are unsafe or a danger to yourself and others, get help. The campus counseling center is open to any student and would be glad to help you out. If you're having difficulty talking, websites like 7cupsoftea.com or crisischat.com allow you to engage with someone online. It might feel embarrassing, but there's no shame in asking for a hand up when you need it. Take the steps to keep your head above water. It's okay if you can only save one person, and it's okay if that person is you. @wilkesbeacon elyse.guziewicz@wilkes.edu 5 Steps to Combat Seasonal Depression 1. Talk to your doctor 2. Exercise 3. Get some sun 4. Keep a good schedule 5. Take a break Homesickness 101: How to cope with missing your home life By Elyse Guziewicz Opinion Copy Editor I am sure many individuals have heard the statement "college will be the best years of your life;' or "I wish I had the opportunity to go away to school:' Being with friends all of the time, going out, having freedom and not having to report back to parents is very exciting and fun. But what happens when that person starts to become tired of being with their friends all of the time and they start to miss their family, or if they are going through a difficult time and start to feel a strong cfesire to go home? All of these nostalgic thoughts begin running through their head and they might start to get bored of their dorm room walls. This is called homesickness. According to savethestudent.org, approximately . 5070 percent of students will suffer from homesickness at some point in their lives. Homesickness can happen to anyone at any age. The longing to be home or around your home town and environment can occur during the first few weeks of college or even the middle of your junior year. Usually homesickness occurs when an individual is stressed about different aspects of their lives such as academics, friendships or relationship issues. The question now becomes how does one get rid of their homesickness? Many individuals do not know how to deal with homesickness properly. There are many outlets to get rid of that lonely, lost feeling. Students usually bring decorations when they being designing their dorm room or apartment. These decorations can range from pictures to sentimental objects, posters, possibly art work from a relative or friend. Having sentimental objects or pictures of your friends and loved ones can make your dorm room or apartment feel more comfortable. Bringing objects and materials from your room at home can make the space feel homey and personalized. When asked "What do you do to relieve your feelings of homesickness?" college students' an-swers varied enormously. Lissy Rosner is a junior who attends Boston University. Rosner stated: "I get myself involved in as much as I can on campus. The busier I am, the faster time moves, and the less I think about home:' Rosner also stated, "I also am lucky enough to have a great group of friends here that I can turn to during hard times. It's like having a family away from home so that is a huge plus:' Maya Gil is a freshman who attends Rider University. Gil mentioned: "When I am homesick, I decide to try some new things on campus. I like to choose a new hobby to keep myself and my mind occupied. I also try to reduce FaceTime or calling home to help me feel more independ-ent:' Gil stated "I try to think positively so my homesickness doesn't affect my school work:' Dylan Fox, a Wilkes University freshman, had a different approach for dealing with his homesickness. Fox explained: "I would have to say the best way I relieved my feeling of homesickness was by making great friends at school. Being able to text and call my mom and dad really helped me as well. Texting is a great technique that helps me keep in touch with my family and removes my feelings of homesickness:' Remember- feeling homesick is normal. An individual should try these techniques as previously mentioned such as facetiming family members and friends, getting involved on campus, and being surrounding by positive people. @wilkesbeacon g elyse.guziewicz@wilkes.edu Courtesy of pixababy.com �The Beacon - February 17, 2015 Opinion 17 'Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacifi.c Trail' By Sara Pisak Asst. Opinion Editor Cheryl Strayed ' s autobiographical novel , Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail is quickly becoming a global sensation. The text, turned screenplay, is nominated for two Oscars at this Sunday ' s fa st approaching Academy Awards Ceremony. The movie ' s acclaim not only stems from the actors ' performances but from Strayed's poignant words. The novel foll ows twenty-six year old Cheryl Strayed as she hikes the Pacific Crest Trail from Mojave, California to Locks , Washington. Strayed undertakes this 1, l 00 mile hike alone , spurre d by the demons of her past as well as those of the present. Strayed, using shear blind determination to comp lete her trek, is accompanied by the uncertainty of her future. As the above lines work to s.ummarize the text, one could be tempted by this description to classify Wild as nothing more than a new cog in the "coming of age novel" wheel, simply a book of self-discovery or a travel journal. Any one of these classifications would be a flagrant mistake for this particular New York Times Best Seller. After the sudden death of her mother, Strayed ' s life begins a catastrophic tailspin. The once distinguished college student finds herself grieving her mother' s death, separated from her family, ;iddicted to heroin, entangled in affai rs and ultimate ly divorced from her husband , all before her twenty -sixth birthday. At this time, Strayed viewed the Pac ific Crest Trai l as a way to set her life back on its own promising course. Not to spoil the outcome for prospective readers, however, the long, winding and tumultuous trail ironically, returns Strayed to the straight and narrow. The beauty of Strayed 's text is found not in her redemption but in her honesty. Each page of Wild is just that, wild. Strayed's commentary on her life is fierce, at times harsh or rough around the edges, enthusiastic, or any other synonyms one might conjure for the novel's title. When the autobiography needs to be, it is heart-wrenching, haunting and self-reflective. Then, on a dime, the text completes a 180 degree turn. It becomes sarcastic, self-deprecating and witty. A reader needs to look no further than Strayed 's own name to find her own brand of sarc astic humor. While iamenting her ending marriage, Strayed informs the audi ence she changed ,her named to Strayed as a reminder of how far in life she had in fact "strayed." These abrupt changes in the text make Cheryl Strayed what we all strive to be and that is honest with ourselves. My personal fear, regarding this autobiography is that this honesty comes at a cost. Not everyone will appreciate the text's frankness. Strayed discuss es everything from her abortion to her drug use and everything in between. In doing so, Strayed apologizes to those she has hurt, discourages others from following in her path but never regrets, as her indiscretions formed her into the person she has become. I fear some readers will not see past the occasional profanity and the controversial subject matter thus preventing them from appreci ating the true meaning of Strayed's words. Her candor assi sts the reader to see the fo rest through the trees (pun intended). • A @wilkesbeacon 1:1 sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Sara's Score: r .,. �_J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Opinion 18 Return of the "Sport Court:"Which NBA team is going to win the finals? Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor With the best record in the NBA at 429, it is hard to disagree that the Golden State Warriors will win the 2015 NBA Championship. Sitting amongst the rest of the competition in the Western Conference, it is even hard to see any other team give them a run for their money in the second half of the year. Memphis usually fizzes out come midaApril, I am not a fan of the long-term chemistry in Houston, Portland is still one playrnaker away from being a true contender, and OKC has had their share of troubles all season at 27-25. If any team were to go round-for-round, then it would be the San Antonio Spurs, but I think this young, talented Warriors team could put the Spurs in the dust. If you gamble, then I will have you know the odds facing the Warriors to win the ring Brandon Gubitosa Sports Editor The NBA season is more than halfway over and the Cleveland Cavaliers are second in the NBA Central division with a record of 33-21. They have already matched their win total from last season, and are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2009-2010 season. Of course that was the last season where LeBron James was a member of the Cavaliers, where they went on to loose in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Well five years later LeBron James has returned back to the Cavaliers after winning two winning championships with the Miami Heat. If the NBA playoffs were to start today, James and the cavaliers would be facing is 5/1. Why are the Warriors suddenly looked at as one of the elite teams in the league? Two names: Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. This duo has developed immensely over the past few seasons and have truly had their coming out party in 2015. In fact, this duo is the only duo to be included in the statistics category of the top-10 points-per game in the league. Curry averages 23.6 while Klay adds 22.2 points per night for the Warriors. On top of that, they are shooting lights out. Literally. With . a .483 percentage for Curry and .473 for Klay, those numbers put them in a category of their own. Out of the top 10 players averaging the highest points per game, Steph and Klay are both shooting the highest percentage out of everyone who is not a forward. Those points mainly come from one place, beyond the arc. Steph and Klay are included in the top 5 players for most made threes. Curry, with 159 made, is shooting .404 from downtown while Klay, 152 made threes, is shooting .441. Impressive? Yes. The only other duo in the league that could be compared to these two would be James Harden and Trevor Ariza, who together have made 50 less three points thus far- thats 150 points. Their lights-out shooting puts the Warriors at number one in the league in scoring with 110.9 points per game. Mind you, this is all being done while AllStar forward David Lee has been sidelined all season with an injury. Of course we can not put the Warriors success entirely on Klay and Steph's shoulders. Marreese Speights has been great off the bench, Harrison Barnes and • Drayrnond Green are doing a great job at forward, and Andrew Bogut is a great fit at center. Let's not forget the spark that Andre Iguodala gives. Looking at the team schedule, they have done damage. In their losses, they put up a fight. While we are at it, let's not forget Klay's 52-point putting against the Kings, as well as Curry's 51-point performance against Dallas. Usually when there is a deadly duo, it's a guard and a center, much like the Shaq and off against the Washington Wizards as the four seed in the playoffs. In past years the Cavaliers have only one dominant scorer, however this season they have six players that are averaging over IO points per game. Along with adding James this season, the Cavaliers have added Kevin Love a double-double machine and J.R. Smith an energizing player who can make a difference on that team. He can join the new big three of LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving who are arguably one of the best combos the NBA has seen. So far this season James is averaging 25.8 points per game to go along with his 7.4 assists per game. Point guard Kyrie Irving is averaging 21.8 points per game to go along with 5.3 assists per game. Irving came in a year after LeBron James left and since then has emerged as one of the top point guards in the league. The former number one pick from Duke is off to a great start to his young career averaging 20.9 points per game over three and a half seasons. finals. LeBron James is the best player the Forward Kevin Love enters his seventh NBA has seen since Michael Jordan. He is season in the NBA, originally playing the type of player that can take over a game his first five .seasons with the Minnesota · at any moment, combine that with two other Timberwolves who drafted him fifth overall NBA all-stars and teams are faced with in the 2008 NBA draft. Over the past six and a defensive challenge. The only way the a half years Love has averaged 18.9 points Cavaliers will Jose in the playoffs if they per game, along with 12 rebounds per game. beat themselves. Sure the Warriors may These are insane numbers as he is averaging be a dangerous team . with Curry and Klay a double-double over his young career so far. Thompson, but what the Warriors lack the Although many not consider the Cavaliers Cavaliers make up for in experience with 33-21 to be a 'rough start,' the Cavaliers James and Love. My prediction is LeBron know that they should be doing better than James will pick things up in the second half that. The Cavaliers are recently coming of the season, cruise through the east in the off a 12 game win streak, just one off their playoffs and then beat the Golden State franchise record of 13, set back in 2009- Warriors in the NBA finals. James will go 2010. Things are finally starting to click for on to win his third championship and most the Cavaliers as this is the first season under importantly the first championship in the head coach David Blatt. Cavaliers 45 year's history. Once James, Irving and Love start clicking together the Cavaliers will be a dangerous @wilkesbeacon team. If the Cavaliers do find a way to do brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu that, I see them easily winning the NBA Kobe days. However, when you have two skilled snipers in Klay and Steph, it opens up a bag for a whole new level of trouble from downtown, and it has proven to be a dominant force in the league this year. And now to add insult to injury, Steph is 26 and Klay is only 25 years old; two extremely young players showing the league how it is done. This may be the first we are seeing this duo in full effect, but it certainly will not be the last. I do give the Warriors the nod as my frontrunner to win the 2015 NBA Championship . LeBron will have to put on his big boy pants if he wants anything to say about that, but even then, LeBron will probably be too busy thinking about what team he wants to hop to next. Possibly he will take his talents to the Golden State? Steph Curry with the shot, boi. @wilkesbeacon frank.passa/acqua@wilkes.edu • �------ Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Wilkes baseball picked to finish fifth in Freedom Conference The Beacon/Brandon Gubitosa Freshman infielder Austin _Lescanec prepares to catch the ball at practice. By Brandon Gubitosa· Sports Editor The Colonels look to improve from their 14-21 record last season going 6-15 in league play. They are starting the season ranked fifth in the latest Freedom Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll. However, many players on the team do not agree with their ranking this season. "We're going to disprove the doubters," junior outfielder Tom Ring said. "To me, ranking us only 5th in the pre-season poll is just another motive to show our competitors where we stand." The Colonel 's return a majority of last years lineup including seniors Stephen Ruch and Bobby Schappell. Ruch, Schappell and sophomore Matt Kaster were all named AllFreedom Honorable Mentions last season and will look to carry the team to the playoffs this season. The team members, who began practicing in the beginning of February, are hoping all their hard work pays off. As sophomore Johnny Jan said quoting Derek Jeter, "There may be people with more talent than you but there is no excuse for anyone to work harder than you." Jan, like many others, believes that they will surprise some people this season. "I think we should be good this season. We have a pretty young team led by a few older guys on the team," said Jan. "We are confident in our abilities. We have goals as a team and we will reach these goals." Ring is excited for this year's season. He returns to the outfield this season after an injury to his arm during the offseason precented him from being able to pitch this season. When asked about his injury, Ring responded, "After tearing my UCL (a major ligament used in the throwing motion) this summer, I have started to focus more on outfield and hitting rather than pitching. I'rn The Beacon/Brandon Gubitosa Junior pitcher Marcus Leaf anxiously awaits for the ball to come at practice. disappointed because I love pitching, but am willing to sacrifice it if it means I'll get to play the rest of my college career without any arm problems." Junior comer infielder Ryan Herbst also had something to say regarding the team's preseason rank. " I think that as a team we are expecting to do big things. We definitely have the talent and mindset to be the best in our conference this season." The junior slugger had two home runs last seasons and will look to add to that number this season. The Colonels open up their season on Feb. 21 in Virginia where they will face off against Alvemia University. They will also be making their annual spring break trip this season, where they will play five games in Fort Pierce, Fla. Freedom Conference games begin March 13 against cross-town rival King's College. r"'t @wilkesbeacon ~ brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Base a e u e: Feb. 21: 11 a.m. vs lvernia University . at Salem, Va. Feb. 22: noon at Roanoke College in Salem, Va. Feb. 22: 3 p.m. at Roanoke College in Salem, Va. r �_J The Beacon - February 17, 2015 Sports 20 Women's Lacrosse looks to win first conference -championship conference championship, but I honestly think this could be the year." The team has been working hard this pre-season by getting in shape and getting back into the swing of things. With several returning players, the women are·going into the 2015 season with plenty of chemistry. Junior Madeleine Brownsey is one returner who is excited to get back on the field. "To me, this preseason has been the best one since I've been here," Brownsey said. "We have a very talented group of freshmen who have definitely added more depth to the team. Everyone's in shape and we're all working hard to get where we need to be for our first game in March." The Lady Colonels have some time before getting into conference play. Their first ten games are critical to see how the season will pan out. The women open the season against Albertus Magnus College on March 3 ~ New Haven, CT. Head Coach Towey stated, "The team looks great this year and we are really looking forward to what the season holds both non-conference and conference." By Cara Basile Sports Writer The Wilkes women's ,. lacrosse team has been ranked second in the Freedom Conference preseason coaches' poll. The Lady Colonels received 32 points in the survey, just one less than their toughest competitor, FDU-Florham, who earned 33. Although Wilkes outscored conference rivals Misericordia, Eastern, King's, Manhattanville, and Delaware Valley, there is still room for improvement and goals have been set for the season. Head Coach Kammie Towey shared how a new defense will hopefully work to the team's advantage, along with pursuing the MAC Championship. "Our main goal for this season is to make it back to the conference finals and bring home the championship," Towey said. "We came so close last year losing by 4 in the finals. My team is extremely determined to get back to the finals for redemption. We also aim to obviously finish above .500 overall." Senior Carley Smith also said there are high goals set for the season. "I'd like to make it back to conference finals," Smith said. "Women's lacrosse has never won a The Beacon/Brandon Gubitosa The women's lacrosse team are ready for this upcoming season. @wilkesbeacon cara.basile@wilkes.edu Softball team excited for season been up early practicmg hard these past couple of weeks and hopefully it will pay off in the end." The Lady Colonels are led by seniors The Wilkes University softball team Alex Hoops, Mandy Seccia and Emily heads into the 2015 season with hopes McGrath. Also returning is Lacey Bixler, to improve. Picked to finish last in the sister of Lady Colonel all-time home run Freedom Conference, they are looking to hitter Alysha Bixler. Bixler is ·coming off a prove the conference wrong. strong sophomore season in which she hit 13 out of the 16 players on the Lady 3 home runs and hit over .320 at the plate. Colonels softball team are in the freshman "We have a lot of potential coming into this or sophomore class. They will need to win season," said Bixler. "Coach Matthews games early to gain the respect of their · believes we are one of the best teams that opponents. Sophomore shortstop Brooke he has seen in a while." Limeberry believes that having a young The Lady Colonels open in March at team is not that big of a deal and it gives the Myrtle Beach for their annual spring break team an advantage. trip. Freedom conference play begins "I'm hype for the season considering the March 14, when the Lady Colonels travel great potential we have," said Limeberry. to cross-town rival King's College. They "We ' re an extremely young team, but age open up the season at home March 20, when is just a number. The freshmen's work SUNY Canton travels down to Wilkesethic and attitude is at the college level, we all just have to be able to compete at the college level as well. We have awesome f"'l @wilkesbeacon leadership from our seniors who I know can l::Jjonathan.keer@wilkes.edu take us to the MAC championship. We' ve By J.T. Keer Sports Writer Peace Corps at Wilkes University Social and Public Service Career Day Choose where you want to go. Apply in one hour. Make a difference overseas as a Peace Corps Volunteer Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Henry Student Center, Wilkes University Peace Corps peacecorps.gov - 855.855.1961 �Sports The Beacon - February 17, 2015 21 Men's and Women's tennis favorited to repeat as champions By Danny Van Brunt Sports Writer The Wilkes tennis teams are excited about the start of their spring seasons. The men's spring season opener was on Feb. 14, and they travelled to Madison, NJ, for the Drew Invitational. The women's season opener will be on March second during spring break, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. The men's team will also be attending. "The spring season is going to be a lot of fun for sure;' said sophomore tennis player Troy Haas. "After a strong fall season, we're looking to keep that momentum:' Another sophomore, Alanna Denauski feels the same way. "I think our season is going to go well. Everyone is hitting well, and we also have a couple great freshman to add to the mix. We're hoping for another run to nationals!" The men are predicted to win their eighth straight conference title, and the women are predicted to win their ninth straight. Head Coach Chris Leicht may have the strongest team he has ever coached at Wilkes this season. Some stand out players include two-time Freedom Conference Player of the Year Steven Wilson, and both first team AllFreedom players Dominic Parfianowicz and Max Appello. The women's team has core players such as first team All-Freedom Anastasia English and Rookie of the Year winner Kendra Croker. Both teams competed in th!! fall and achieved winning records. The men's team has a team score of two wins, and the women's team has five wins with one loss. The men's team shut-out one team, and the women's team has shut-out four. The men and women's teams placed high in the MAC Individual Tournaments. The men's team finished with six singles champions and three doubles champions. The women's team finished with four singles champions and two doubles champions. Freedom conference matches begin April 2 against Eastern at the Ralston Athletic C~mplex. f'"'l @wilkesbeacon U:J danie/.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Courtesy gowilkesu.com Anastasia English and the rest of the tennis team looks to repeat as champions. Colonels come up big and defeat Delaware Valley 78-75 The Beacon/Purvit Patel Senior Jeremy Hartman stares down his defender in the win vs Delaware Valley. The Beacon/Pu rvit Patel The Colonels huddle up before their game against Delware Valley on Saturday. r �- _J • By Evan Will~y Sports Writer Amal Pillai is from Westwood, New Jersey, and chose Wilkes for its great engineering program. Amal is a junior mechanical engineering major and this is his first year on the Men's Basketball Team at Wilkes. He's been playing since he was in second grade and decided he couldn't let go of his love for the game. Q: What is the best part of being on the team? A: 'Ihe best part of being on the team is knowing all this hard work paid off and gaining experience of what is like to be a college basketball player. Q: What made you decide to try out for the basketball team? A: Having love for the game and knowing that the new coach is taking walk-ons is what made me try out for the team. Q: What is your major and what are you planning on doing after graduating from Wilkes? A: I am a mechanical engineering major, and I plan on finding a career using my degree after graduating. Q: If you won the lottery tomorrow what would you buy? A: IfI won the lottery, I would buy a mansion for my family and I. Q. Other than basketball what is another hobby you enjoy? A. Other than basketball, my other hobbies are playing other sports, video games, and listening to music. Q: Who is your role model in life? A:. My role model is definitely my father. He works hard every day at what he does which makes me work hard every day as well. Q: What makes yo1,1 a great asset to the Wilkes basketball team? A: What makes me a great asset is my ability to bring energy during practice and games and doing anything I can to help the team succeed. Q: What is your most memorable moment while playing sports? A: My most memorable moment while playing sports is probably when I scored my first basket as a high school varsity basketball player. Q: What is your favorite movie & why? A:. My favorite movie is Wolf of Wall StrWet. I thought Leonardo DiCaprio did a great job and I thought the movie was hilarious. �The Beacon -February 17, 2015 23 time ming off hyped up, good win. e 111ost when the · g this is your t in miiidJ enl;was reall f ,t played :tra . efooo? ly say Mexican: lacos, ' baslretl>all on a daify basis. I can . h but it's not the \~, team. Q~:wliat are·your plans after you graduate? A: Right now fm planning 011 moving to ,Maryland~ moving in with my sister, and trying to find a job in the Baltimore area. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2015 February 17th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 February 17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/21330abee5d8ad630c9edf97f0be2f23.pdf 9bd62451f66e7675757aa086d75a28ef PDF Text Text • ' ~~-~~ l]]l®ll@ ®ffi ~ Il@ Courtesy of Teresa Fallon r �.J Have a.breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu .. Editorial,· Staff 2014-15 MANAGERIAL STAFF EditQr-in-Chief -,James Jaskolka Managing Edit6r -Ashley Evert Adviser - Or. 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Teacher Education candidates will present innovative learning opportunities across the content areas with a focus on vocabulary and comprehension enrichment. The series of seven sessions, which is free of charge, begins on Feb. 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. on the second floor ofBreiseth Hall. Contact Dr. Diane Polachek at diane.polachek@wilkes.edu for more information and registration forms. Alumni Association Scholarship Do you have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Wilkes? If so, you may qualify for the Alumni Scholarship. Deadline is Feb. 27. Off Campus Federal Work Study Positions Available The Civic Engagement Office has severa! off-campus federal work study positions available at local non-profit agencies. Please contact Megan Valkenburg at megan.boone@wilkes.edu for more information. SWB RailRiders Tickets Fundraiser for Cheerleading The Wilkes University cheerleaders are selling field-level reserved tickets for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball game on April 11 at 4:05pm. This is a "Giveaway Game;' so the first 2,500 fans into the stadium will receive a free giveaway item. The shuttles have been reserved and seats will be saved on a first-come, first-serve basis! All faculty, staff, students, and community members are welcome to join us for this trip. Ticket orders will be taken every Tuesday and Thursday in the Henry Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., by contacting any cheerleader or Coach Jessica Short at jessica. short@wilkes.edu. Tax Form 1098-T Tuition Statement is Now Available Tax Form 1098-T Tuition Statement is now available online. You can access your 1098-T online at mywilkes.wilkes.edu. Enter your username and password, select Student Services tab and then select Tuition Statement (Form 1098-T) under My Records. PBL Soda Tab Collection Wilkes PBL will be doing soda tab collection for donation. Soda tabs will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Donations will be collected in any of the jars around campus until April 18. SG notes: Adventures in Science funds; IEEE, Big Event request By Taylor Ryan Staff Writer Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting on Wednesday. Last week, The Adventures in Science organization requested $2,500 to fund its annual event for local fifth graders. The money will go toward lab goggles, lab supplies and T-shirts. The motion was passed by Student Government and the money was allotted to the organization. Some new business proposed to the group included the IEEE Student Chapter requesting funding for the annual Engineering Olympics that will be held at Wilkes University. The organization invites 12 local high schools to compete in the allday event. The engineering students create five events for the high school students to all compete in. The group is requesting funding of $3,895. This money will be used to cover the awards for all of the winners, food to be provided, the supplies needed to put together each event, T-shirts for the volunteers, and all of the maintenance fees, including the 60 tables and 150 chairs. Student Government members will cast their final vote in the meeting next week. Other topics that were covered in this week's meeting included the annual Big Event which will be April 25 this year. This year's total has come to $3,292.77. This cost has been used to cover the breakfast and BBQ lunch as well as T-shirts and drawstring bags for each volunteer. It was also announced · that there will be a new design. Some new ideas had been generating throughout the Conference Committee Council. The committee has proposed adding a set in stone budget given to each conference that is brought to Wilkes. Nothing has been decided, but the ideas will continue to be generated. The council reviewed the Treasure's report. The current budget is as follows: All College, $47,086.37; General Funds, $3,706.20; Conference, $5,000.00; and Spirit, $1,250; for a total of: $57,042.57. - @wi/kesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu table of contents news................ 2 life, a&e........... 7 spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 sports ............ 19 . �The Beacon - February 10, 2015 News 3 High -profilC sexual assault trial sparks conversation Bystander Intervention program, student leaders, peers By Sarah Bedford News Editor The case surrounding four Vanderbilt University football players and a young woman has left college students across the country in shock. Brandon Vandenburg, 21, and Cory Batey, 20, former Vanderbilt University football players, were found guilty of raping a peer in a Vanderbilt dorm in June 2013. Two other men, Brandon Banks and Jaborian McKenzie, both 20, are currently awaiting trial. The woman, who could not recall the event, viewed videos that had surfaced of the crime, where she was able to point out her assailants. The crime which has taken on numerous layers, has brought into question the role of bystander intervention in such instances. Dr. Philip Ruthkosky, Associate Dean of Student Development and Wilkes University's Deputy Title IX Coordinator weighed in on the event. "The Vanderbilt case in and of itself, the crime, the rape that was perpetrated was atrocious;' Ruthkosky said Ruthkosky explained that sexual assault is a common topic at the university setting and one Wilkes takes very seriously. "Our most important responsibility is • to protect the safety and well being of our students;' Ruthkosky said. One such way the university attempts to educate students on sexual assaults is through various programming such as the newly implemented Bystander Intervention program which was created in Fall 2014. The program, which involves faculty, staff and approximately 20 student leaders, allows for a range of interactions from face to face conversations to the handing out of brochures to freshman students. be Brilliant in Bed" commonly hosted at "We're able to challenge students on the universities was held. While some welcomed critical thinking scale in respect to, here's a the event, others found it to be poor timing. situation, how do you evaluate what you're "I don't know if the answer is to stop seeing here? ... How do you analyze what's the doing everything out of respect. There are best action?" said Ruthkosky. ways to be empathic to a victim such as The program aims to not only educate providing counseling services and making students how to prevent sexual assaults but arrangements but the fact is new students also to "attack the rhetoric" such as victim continue to come in and continue to need blaming when dealing with these cases as to be educated on this topic;' explained well as correct any myths. Ruthkosky. Senior political science and international Through the Bystander Intervention studies major Kayla Rooney, who presented Program, Ruthkosky hopes that students with the program felt that it has been very will be aware of resources that are available beneficial. to them. "I thought the program was extremely According to the Annual Security and Fire successful and I felt like we really made an Safety Report, in accordance with the Clery impact on first year students by educating Act, in 2013, a total of four "forcible sex them on the truths about sexual assault and · offenses" took place. our responsibility to try and help someone The Clery Act requires all universities we see in a possible bad situation;' Rooney to publish crime and fire statistics which is said. available at the university.to all. Ruthkosky explained that one such fact The issue with these numbers according to students do not realize is that 90% of sexual Ruthkosky is that it only accounts for those assaults on college campus' are between events the university is aware of. acquaintances. ''A large percent of assaults, rapes, go "We have the culture at this institution that unreported;' said Ruthkosky. when you come to campus, it's not only an The university encourages students who expectation but an obligation that you look have been a victim of sexual assault or know out for and respect each other and there's of an incident to reach out. ways to do ·that without putting yourself at "There are people who are here who care risk;' said Ruthkosky. about you and you're not alone;' Ruthkosky Ruthkosky explained that education on said. sexual assault is not a single conversation Along with.Wilkes Student Affairs, campus but one that must be reinforced to prepare counseling, faculty and staff, students may students for any situation. also reach out to Victims Resource Center "I would like to think our students have that has a 24-hour hotline, (570) 823-0765. some tools in their toolkit to say, I can break this up and in a nonviolent manner:' Ruthkosky did express that he knows that this is not always easy. Vanderbilt University faced more scrutiny , : , . @wilkesbeacon days after the trial began as a previously ~ sarah.bedford@w ilkes.edu scheduled sex seminar entitled, "How to Know the facts: • • • • Freshmen and sophomores are at greater risk for victimization than upperclassmen Sexual assaults were most likely to occur in September, October and November, on Friday or Saturday nights, between midnight and 6 a.m. Almost 12.8% of completed rapes, 35% of attempted rapes, and 22.9% of threatened rapes happened during a date 4.7% of women reported being raped in college since the beginning of the year and 72% happened when the victims were so intoxicated they were unable to consent or refuse Statsit ics from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center Wilkes receives $40,000 to support science p~rogram Wilkes University recently received a $40,000 gift from UGI Utilities, Inc., through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. The gift will support the university's Women Empowered by Science program. Women Empowered by Science offers 6th grade girls the opportunity to engage with Wilkes faculty and science students. The groups interact in laboratory and field science exercises on campus throughout the course of the school year. The WEBS Summer Camp, popular with many girls in the local area, gives the young women an opportunity to sample many areas of the sciences through investigative laboraties and projects. The program caters to young women who have an interest in the sciences, have potential for a career in the sciences and wish to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to reach their full potential in this field. The program is part of the university's commitment to providing multiple opportunities for strengthening engagement with science among public school students. For · additional information on WEBS, go to http://www.wilkes.edu/academics/ colleges/science-and-engineering/biologyhealth-sciences/women -em powered-byscience-webs/what-is-webs.aspx If you are interested in donating to Wilkes through the EITC program, or would like to speak to someone about WEBS, contact Lauren Pluskey, Director of Annual Giving at Wilkes at 570-408-4331. r �_J The Beacon - February 10, 2015 News 4 · Student Profile: Sophomore Ben Collins working toward dreams with ROTC By Taylor Ryan Staff Writer Have trouble getting up for some of your morning classes? Ben Collins has just the opposite problem. He can't stay in bed past 6 a.m. As a sophomore criminology major, Ben is on a clearly defined path to fulfilling his dreams. He has chosen this path to make his dad proud. "I want to make a career out of the military, I am training myself for that career now;' Ben said .. Ben comes from a military background and has had big goals for himself from day one. He is driven, hardworking, and won't take defeat from anyone. He works every day to make himself better. It takes a special kind of person to be as self-motivated as he is, between football, school and ROTC he is finding himself each day. Ben came here originally after being recruited for the football team. He is on the offensive line and his job is to protect the quarterback. "Being on the offensive line you learn pretty quickly that you do whatever it takes to protect your teammate. No one will get past you, and sack him:' Ben described football as just one of his families . "We are instructed from the first day of camp that this is our family, and without that mentality we will not be successful, because we have to lean on one another each and every game and practice:' ~ Wilkes University football team is just one of his families that he described. The other is his ROTC family. Ben is a member of the ROTC program and a member of the football team as well as a full time student. A glimpse into his schedule during football season is overwhelming. Physical training begins at 5 a.m. Monday through Friday. Then, he goes to the Martz Center to lift afterward -- he calls this his "me time:' Next, it's class at 10 a.m. back on campus. Then, he makes his way over to King's College for his afternoon military classes. He comes back to Wilkes for classes from 1-3 p.m. and then goes back over to the Martz Center for a team lift. As a member of the football team, this is a requirement four days a week. He then finishes out his crazy day with football practice from 7:45-9:45 p.m. After that, he usually stays up and does homework until about 1 a.m. Then it starts all over again at 5 a.m. This non-stop schedule is just a daily routine for Ben. "I really don't know how he does it, we've been roommates for two years now and I'm still trying to figure it out;' says his roommate, sophomore business major, Ryan Dupre. Ben has known for quite some time that this is what he wanted to do. "I grew up with my dad in my ear, how he never had the chance to serve our country, due to medical issues:' said Ben. Now Ben has the chance to make his and his Dad's dreams come true. "I'll make it there one day, and once I do, I'll look back and thank my Dad for pushing me and having the courage for Army ROTC additional information By Taylor Ryan Staff Writer The Army ROTC program is offered at Wilkes University and is one of 11 full partnership programs within the Royal Warrior Battalion. The Royal Warrior Battalion was recently recognized as being one of the top 15% of all ROTC programs in the country. The classes for this program are held at Kings College. The ROTC program's focus is on developing leadership skills in its students, and having these skills transfer over to the students' careers in the Army. After graduation these students will finish off the program as a second lieutenant in the Army, Army National Guard or the Army Reserve. Any student interested can take advantage of the leadership training in ROTC with no obligations for the first two years. This program offers fully funded academic scholarships to include all books and fees for students interested in careers in the Army. The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Collins, pictured above, comes from a military background. Having a strong ties to family values, Collins feels a bond with those on the football team as well as his peers ir;i the ROTC program. me:' After graduating from Wilkes University, Ben plans to go into the Army and work in the Armor Division. He wants to continue to make his family proud and use all of his training from these four years to serve his country. "I am just looking forward to getting where I want to, but I'm also enjoying the road to get there. Well, trying to;' Ben said. Ben works hard at everything he does, but also attempts to have a balanced social life. "He goes out on the weekends just like the rest of us, and has fun while he's out, it's not all work;' said fellow teammate, sophomore business major, Nate Hughes. Ben has had a girlfriend, Alyssa Colangelo, for about two years. "She helps me get through the hard days;' he said The couple goes to different colleges and only usually sees each other over breaks or some short weekends. "She has always been really understanding about how I'm always so busY:' Ben hopes to continue his hard work ethic, and keep improving, both physically and mentally. "Anyone can do it, but it takes someone who is mentally tough to continue to do it, and that's what I'm training myself for:' A l!:J @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu For more information, students can contact The Enrollment Officer, Major Bill Ramsey GS, herbertramsey@kings. edu or visit www.goarmy. com/rote or http://matrix.sc ra nton. edu/rotc/ for additonal resources @wilkesbeacop taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 10, 2015 5 News Meet your potential 2016 presidential candidates By Pat Walther I Assistant News Editor Even though the next presidential election is over a year away, front- runners are already beginning to form among the hordes of those seeking the office of the forty-fifth President of the United States. A few are particularly worthy of note. Hillary Clinton Clinton is a former Secretary of State, senator from New York and First Lady. A highly recognizable figure, she has been involved in American political affairs since 1993. Clinton ran for president in 2008 and polled extremely well with Democrats, though she ultimately lost in the primaries to Barack Obama. Clinton has not yet announced whether she intends to run in 2016, but has said that she intends to announce her decision in "early 201s:' Bernie Sanders •--------------Sanders is an independent senator from Vermont. A self-described "democratic socialist;' Sanders is well known for his public criticisms of Wall Street, big business and the excesses of money in politics. He has praised Scandinavian-style social democracy and is an outspoken proponent of socialized medicine. Sanders has stated that he is "prepared to run for president in 2016," but has not officially announced a campaign Jim Webb Webb, a former senator from Virginia and a Marine veteran who fought in Vietnam, has been involved in some facet of American politics since 1984. He's also an Emmy-award winning journalist, a filmmaker and an author of ten books. Webb retired from his senatorial position in 2012 arid has since formed an exploratory committee in preparation to run for president in 2016. Jeb Bush Bush, son of former president George H. W Bush and younger brother of former president George W Bush, served as governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007. Credited with initiating improvements in the environment as well as reforming Florida's education system, Bush has frequently been mentioned by massmedia outlets as a possible presidential candidate in 2016. On December 16, 2014, Bush announced he would "explore the possibility of running for president:' - Rand Paul Paul is a senator from Kentucky known nationally for his involvement with the Tea Party movement. Son of former congressman and two-time Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, he has garnered attention for his political positions that have led to clashes with both Democrats and Republicans. Paul is seen as a likely Republican frontrunner in the· 2016 presidential election, but has not formally announced if he plans to run. Mike Huckabee Huckabee served as the governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007 and ran for the Republican nomination for president in 2008. After being defeated by John McCain, Huckabee began hosting an eponymous talk show on the Fox News Channel. Huckabee ended the show's production on January 3, 2015 in order to focus his time on investigating the possibility of a 2016 presidential candidacy. r �_J 6 News The Beacon - February 10, 2015 Measles outbreak: Pennsylvania among those states with confirmed cases; debate as to whether to vaccinate continues By Gabby Glinski News Photographer As the measles outbreak in California continues to swell, attention has been drawn to parents to vaccinate their children from measles and other diseases. According to public health officials, a small but growing number of individuals are eschewing vaccinations for their children, which led to a record year for measles cases in 2014. In the past year, the U.S. recorded 644 cases of measles, the highest number since 1994. Measles is a . highly contagious ~Pres ident virus that lives in the throat and nose mucus of an infected person, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is particularly problematic because it can live on surfaces or in in the air where someone coughed or sneezed for up to two hours. The current outbreak centered in Disneyland, California, has added 18 new cases of measles to the CDC official outbreak tally in the past week. According to the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention, io2 people in 14 states have become infected with measles. Those states include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Washigton. The several dozen people who were exposed to the measles at Disneyland were not vaccinated. "I just want people to know the facts and science and the information;' Ba rack Oba ma P .d res1 ent Barack Obama said, in an interview with the Washington Post. ''.And the fact is that a major success of our civilization is our ability to prevent disease that in the past devastated folks. And measles is preventable:' Research supports the idea that vaccination is as much an issue of public health as it is personal health. States "The fact is that a maj or success of our civilization is our ability to prevent disease tha t in the past devastated." with stricter school and day care laws that require vaccinations have higher immunization rates and lower measles infection rates. "We have seat belt laws:' Patsy Stinchfield, director of Pediatric Infectious Disease Services at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota told the Buffington Post. "We would never think to just lay that newborn baby down in the front seat and say, 'I don't really believe in car seats' or 'I don't really want to buckle my child up'... We should have the same kind of vigor when it comes to protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases:' Even though vaccines prevent diseases, not all parents are on board to let their child get the shot. During a recent press call, Assistant Surgeon General Dr. Anne Schuchat recorded that 79 percent of people infected with measles in 2014 did not get the vaccination due to •"personal belief exemptions:' The reasons parents have to say no to vaccines range from aµtism rumors to contracting the disease through the vaccine. According to the CDC, the measles virus is contagious long before symptoms appear. One person infected with measles can spread it to an average of 18 other people. It is an airborne virus and can linger in the air and on surfaces after the infected person has left the room. In 2014, the CDC reported 23 measles outbreaks, including a major outbreak among unvaccinated Amish communities in Ohio. In 2013 , that number was considerably lower, with 11 outbreaks being reported, the largest having 58 cases. Earlier this week, Lancaster County, Pa. media reported a possible measles case in Lancaster County. Additional information on the case was unavailable at press. For more information about measles, see the Pennsylvania Department of Health website at www.health.state.pa.us/ pdf/ epi/MeaslesFactSheet. pdf. Additional information from CDC is also available at www.cdc.gov. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu Beacon Weather Beat: Feb. 1.0-13 · Tues. Wed. Thurs. 33 ° 22 ° Mostly cloudy 25 ° Fri. • 32 ° 130 Morning clouds 100 - 10 Mostly cloudy .·" Morning Clouds Forecast as o Feb. 6 taken ram weather. com -r . �The Beacon - February 10, 20 15 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu When one plus one equals three By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor • The expression goes, 'It takes two to tango: One man and one woman dance the night away under the sheets and nine months later a baby i~ staring up at them. They are now new parents. But how did this happen? She was on the pill. Last Tuesday night BACCHUS held "Sexual Jeopardy" in the Ballroom of the Henry Student Center. The host for the night, Anne Holmes, read surprising statistics making the crowd gasp throughout the night. One fact in particular, was that many women who take oral contraceptions are not taking them correctly. Contraceptions only work when used properly. Knowing the facts and reading the instructions can prevent unexpected outcomes. "I feel that college students are more prone to being sexually active and therefore it is vital to be educated in sex education and the practices of safe sex in general;' junior communication studies major, Amanda Fulk, said. Ways of practicing safe sex come from educating oneselfabout the different forms of contraceptives and the prevention of sexual transmitted infections, STis. There is a common misconception that birth control is only a female responsibility because the various forms of female contraceptives come to mind. "I think it is important that both men and women know the facts about birth control for a couple of reasons;' Fulk said. "First off, the pill does not protect either partner from sexually transmitted diseases. Secondly, there is always a slim chance of pregnancy (with) a condom regardless if yol1 are on the pill or not. ''Again, both men and women should be educated when it comes to birth control Courtesy of Creative Commons Safe sex is the responisblit y of all parties involved and informing oneslf about the methods of safe sex is the first step. to help practice the need for safe sex:' Practicing safe sex, whether it is a random one time night or a serious relationship, should be of priority. · • "If it's just a hook up, you should definitely wear a condom as the form of birth control because you don't know where or who else she's been;' sophomore JeffHorwith said. Sexual activity with another person calls for a sense of trust and a conversation about sexual history. Talking before the sexual action is the responsible way of protecting yourself, but the need of action with condoms and other methods of birth control is just as important. "If you're just hooking up with her, use a condom because if she's having sex with you without dating there's a good chance she's having sex with someone else, too. Not always true, but it's a solid rule of thumb to avoid the clap (chlamydia);' Britton Heim said. It is reported that one of the most common STis among people between the ages of 15 to 24 is chlamydia. Chlamydia is the most prevalent bacterial STI in the United States, _with more than 1 million new cases reported annually. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention advise active females aged 25 years or younger to get tested for chlamydia every year because chlamydia can affect the chances of fertility. "Most college students are between the ages of 17 to 24, which has been found to be the group that is most susceptible to new STI infections. People in this age group acquire almost half of all new STis every year, with individuals between the ages of 20 to 24 accounting for the highest infection rates;' reported Ask Alice, an informational website sponsored by Columbia University. Practicing safe sex is the responsibly of every person to take care of themselves. The Wilkes Health and Wellness Services Department in Passan Hall offers free and confidential testing. The next scheduled days for these tests are March 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Aj>ril 21 from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Any questions on sex education contact Wilkes Health and Wellness Services Department in Passan Hall or go to Askalice.com. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - February 10, 2015 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment WUPB sponsors Open-Mic Night for students The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Elyse Guziewicz opened up to everyone about the true meaning of feminism in a slam poem. Guziewicz is a freshman English major at Wilkes University The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Danica DeMesa and Linai Galarza sang "We May Only Have Tonight" as a duet. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Open-Mic Night drew a good crowd, and students watched each performance insightfully. They also recieved free wings and beverages provided by the Wilkes University Programming Board. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Members of the Guitar Club played songs throughout the night to help recruit new musicians. . �The Beacon - February 10, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 She said, He said The unspoken rules of dating and relationshi:Rs By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor • life. With that in mind, compromising is also important. "Friends are important. You need to take time for yourself and do the things that you love doing," Smirne said. "But in a relationship there should be a 50/50, give and take, too. Couples should be willing to do things for the other person." Smirne also had some advice about Valentine's Day. "The guy or girl should make the extra effort. If you really have someone special in mind to go for, do not wait or be afraid." Smirne said. "If you do find that special person, you should also do your best to keep things exciting. "I don't think it should be all about appearance either, I think, for a lot of guys, standards are too high and they expect too much out of the other person. This shouldn't be the case. If you look at a book by its cover, you are not getting the beauty of everything inside." The three-hour shopping trip for just the right outfit. The 30 minute shower, 35 minutes of making every strand of hair on your head perfect, 15 minutes of putting on makeup, and 10 minutes of changing outfits because you were convinced the other one made you look fat. Four and a half hours to accomplish a look that says "I tried to look presentable for you and did put a lot of effort in myself, but don't get a big head about if' Most first dates are nerve wracking experiences. It is the butterflies in the gut, the doubt that the other person actually has an interest in you and the hours it takes to get ready. In reality, you may have spent more time getting ready than you did on the date. Unless the date flows with ease. Then, an entirely different set of questions floods the mind: When the date should end? The doorstep, maybe after a late night coffee or maybe a morning coffee? A @wilkesbeacon The general hope of the first date is that it goes well and a second one will come, l::J nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu eventually leading to the 'Facebook-official' relationship status. "You are obviously nervous, your expectations are that you hope the night is going to end full of accomplishments," Natalie Smirne, a Wilkes University psychology major, said. "Overall, you start to think of things that can go wrong, but if you're lucky like me, the worrying will all be for nothing." There are no written rules of dating, yet there may be several UNwritten ones. "I think the guy should ask the girl out and manners are important;' senior communication studies major Kayla Bucci said. A healthy relationship today is mostly credited to good interpersonal communication skills, just like it was decades ago. "I think there should be mutual feelings and trust;' Smirne said. "Both should be willing to make the relationship work." The Beacon/ Marissa Spryn Another unspoken rule is that you should keep a sense Trust and letting the other know how much of who you were before the you care seems to work for Natalie and Jake's significant other came into your relationship. The Beacon/Marissa Spryn Jake Parrick and Natalie Smirne, his girlfriend and "best fishing partner'; says shes is also his greatest catch. The two have been dating for nearly three years. By Justin Topa Assistant Life, A&E Editor After months of planning, sweaty palms and a well-written song, the girl had finally said yes to her suitor. The story of Natalie Smirne and Jake Parrick began officially on April 7, 20 12, a semester after Jake had set his eye on Natalie and began to win her over. Parrick and Smirne are both graduates of Pittston Area Senior High School, but didn't get to know each other until sharing a biology class at Wilkes University during the fall 2011 semester. It was during this course that Parrick saw an opportunity to get to know Smirne. He would head to class a half hour early each day so that he could move Smirne's desk into place, conveniently next to his own. After more than two years, Jake still finds that small acts of kindness help to keep the relationship thriving. They shared their first "official" date seeing a scary movie, but the way in which Jake asked Natalie to be his girlfriend was much less ordinary. He brought Smirne to a secluded cottage, rowed her out to the middle of the lake and played her an original song. "She deserved it;' said Parrick, who added, "If you're going to do something, do it in a big way". Jake said that, like most guys, he feels pressure this time of year to make Valentine's Day special for Natalie.· "Sometimes, I feel like I set the bar so high last year that I constantly have to do better with each year;' Parrick said. Parrick shared that there are a few rules to keeping a successful relationship, most of which he has learned since the couple started dating. One essential element for a successful relationship is trust, began Parrick. "I love how trusting she is and it really is important in a relationship to have that sense of trust. ·Of course, there is no reason she shouldn't trust me, either:' Parrick also cites being able to compromise in order to make his partner happy as another important element of dating. "For instance, she's really cold all of the time and I'm really hot all of the time;' he explained. "It could be the middle of the summer and she'll ask me to turn the heat on in the car and, of course, I do so she's comfortable. In the meantime, I crack the window hoping for a cool-down:' The most important 'rule' for dating, according to the happy boyfriend, is that you must continue the excitement most couples share at the beginning of their relationships well into the years. Parrick says he and Natalie continue to experience new adventures together, keeping the relationship a very happy one. "I don't think other couples should make excuses about not doing things;' said Jake. "Holding yourself back from new experiences with your significant other is going to leave both of you unsatisfied:' @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - February 10, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Sex education is fun and games with Wilkes' Sexual Jeopardy By Austin Ely Staff Writer "STDs for $400," said a member of the Sexy Narwhals team last tuesday night. Phrases like that were heard by Wilkes students as they were educated about matters of sexual education when Anne Holmes visited campus on Feb. 3. It all happened in the ballroom of the Student Union Building, where blowpops flew about, chuckles were uttered and students had the chance to learn information about all things sex-related. The BACCHUS Club sponsored the game of Sexual Jeopardy and provided tables stacked with pizza, cake and flavored condoms. Students were encouraged to take all three. Holmes opened the show with some interesting questions from Dr. Debra Chapman's Biology 105 class. As the night progressed, Holmes alternated between Jeopardy and those Biology 105 class questions. Jeopardy questions were directed to the five teams consisting of five participants. Holmes !alked about the importance and sanctity of one's own _genitals ov~f"a,nyone else's and it remained a common theme throughout the game. Whenever the use of protection or the contraction of sexually transmitted infections (STI) or diseases (STDs) was brought up, the significance of The Beacon/ Austin Ely Anne Holmes hosted Sexual Jeopardy in the Ballroom of the Henry Student Center last Tuesday night. The main categories were angtomy of the human body, birth control, STDs and potpourri, which is a hodgepodge of different topics. one's own genitals was also addressed. Chapman said that her students, who had to write a review of the event for class, are often surprised with the presentation. She agreed that Holmes is a very dynamic speaker and is able to be op~n abbut ~ny topic. Also, Holmes is knowledgeable about the different types of relationships between people and she is able to address that as well. Students in the audience who answered an audience question correctly were awarded a blow-pop. Participants on the winning Sexual Jeopardy team received $25 gift cards. The winning team was Sexy Narwhals. Shawn Carey, president of BACCHUS, was pleased at the turnout. "Sexual Jeopardy is always a great event;' he explained. "It gives students a chance to have fun while still being educated about the dangers of unprotected sex, STDs and STis, and also just how our body works. ''Ann (Holmes) always does such a great job and the students really enjoy it when she.does the event:' Carey, who is graduating in May, added .that he hopes the event continues next year, too. @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu A sassy trailer park comm_u nity visits Wilkes University By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor A ~ sfunctional trailer park community, with all its hoot and howls, will soon be taking up home on the stage of the Dorothy Dickson Center. The Wilkes Department of Visual and Performing Arts presents "The Great American Trailer Park Musical:' The musical will be showing at 8 p.m. on Feb. 13, 14, 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 15. Those who has seen the musical.describe it as having a cheeky script with an infectious score, as well as being comical. "Watching all the hard work and effort that everyone in our department puts into each show is amazing;' Simone Hanna, senior theatre arts major said. "We as a collective group have learned from each other, and when I graduate I will take what we have accomplished and apply it to my future endeavors:' The musical sets the stage as a trailer park in Florida named Armadillo Acres. Together, married for 20 years, a couple's relationship is threatened by a new neighbor of the community, a stripper named Pippi. An adulterous affair happens between Pippi and the husband, Norbert. Apart from strippers and adultery, Armadillo Acres also houses murderous ex-boyfriends, Cotsco and the Ice Capades. The performance is based off the book by Betsy Kelso. The musical is directed by Jon Liebetrau accompanied with musical direction by Ken McGraw and choreography by Sean Harris. Students and faculty can watch the performance for free with their Wilkes I.D. Students without an I.D. will be charged $5, and adults without an I.D. will be charged $10. l':"I @wilkesbeacon ~ nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Keep a eye 1 out for I "Alice in t Wonderland" i later in Ap~i.I~_ f t f V f, C a1 �The Beacon - February 10, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 "Vagina Monologues:" An act of ending violence By Austin Ely Staff Writer In connection with V-Day, the "Vagina Monologues" will be performed aat 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 and 14 in the ballroom of the Student Union Building. Students with their Wilkes I.D. get in for free; students without get in for $5 while general admission is $10. The "Vagina Monologues" are dramatic readings first created by Eve Ensler. Ensler is a playwright, performer and activist. Ensler also created V-Day, which is a global movement to end violence against women and girls. A reading of the "Vagina Monologues" is one of many events encouraged by Ensler and the V-Day organization. Its aim is to revitalize the public with the spirit to help end violence against women. The monologues will be read by seven or eight actors, while staying true to the story of actual women. The real-life connotations the readings are expected to evoke an emotional response. It is also the hope of the performers that their production will help raise awareness of the issues surrounding domestic and sexual violence against women. Multiple organizations from throughout the Wyoming Valley will be in attendance with tables set up in the ballroom. Organizations such as the Domestic Violence Service Center, Victim Resource Center and Planned Parenthood will be offering information to those who attend. T-Shirts and vagina-shaped lollipops will be sold, as well, with any proceeds r.aised to benefit their respective organizations. Dr. Mark Allen, Dr. Thomas Baldino and Student Government made generous donations to the production, inspiring students and those from the general public to come, learn, participate and possibly donate as well. "We appreciate any donations that will be made to any of the organizations:' said Dr. Mia Briceno, the production's faculty adviser. For any questions or information please contact Briceno at mia.briceno@wilkes.edu or Jennifer Magnotta, the director of the performance at jennifer.magnotta@wilkes. edu. @wilkesbeacon Austin.Ely@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Creative Commons At 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 and 14, Wilkes students, faculty and staff will perform "Vagina Monologues:' • r �...J 12 The Beacon - February 10, 2015 "He pushes me to do the things I enjoy:' - Junior Roxana Mery & P4 Scott Mantua "He's just my best friend:' - Juniors Felicia Snyder & Roberto Ramirez WILKS U~IVfl?SIO' Vltj I) "She inspires me. She's my motivation, my muse:' - Juniors Adam Lubas & Kristine Kuriger "I like that we can both be losers and play video games together:' -Juniors Sofia Soares & Sean Mullins. ---------------- •---------------- •---------------- �13 The Beacon - February 10, 2015 - - - - - - - - - - • - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - - - - - • - - - - - - - -- - - "Regardless of how life gets, or how stressful school is, I always know there's someone at home who wants to make it all OK:' - Junior Mike McCleaf & Sophomore Grace Cadigan "Be with someone that motivates you and makes you do better:' - Seniors Jaleel Sterling & Kayla Rooney "We're both Dr. Whp enthusiasts!" [said in unison] - Seniors Ashleigh Crispell & Zack Hill I Design by Steve Dziedziak - Photos by Gabby Glinski, Purvit Patel, Marissa Spryn and James Jaskolka r r �.J The Beacon - February 10, 2015 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu You Do Not Need F~owers Today: The dangers of domesti~ violence • Courtesy of Unsplashed By Allison Rossi Opinion Copy Editor "On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States - more than 12 million women and men over the course of a year," the National Domestic Violence hotline stated. Abusive relationships are unfortunately extremely common in the United States and around the world. Abusive relationships can occur in middle school, high school, college and even marriage. There are different types of abuse such as physical abuse or mental abuse. At first in a relationship, there might be no indications of abuse. Abuse can occur progressively over time. There are possible signs of an abusive partner and/ or relationship. Some indications are as follows: if your partner discourages you, if your partner shows jealousy of your friends and time spent away, discouraging you _ from spending time with family members, embarrassing you in a private or pubic setting, trying to control your expenses, and 7 even controlling who you associate yourself with. You might be wondering •why an individual would stay in this horror-stricken environment. There can be various reasons why a person would allow themselves to be treated this way. An individual could lack self esteem which might cause them to think that they will not be able to find another partner. An individual might be financially and emotionally dependent on their partner as well. This is where mental abuse can come into play. Another possible reason is that they are too fearful of their abuser. In the mind of the victim, they might be in denial, they could become defensive of their abuser, or they could not find the courage and strength it takes to leave a romantic partner. In the mind of the abuser, they want their partner to be completely isolated and emotionally dependent on them. If an individual is emotionally dependent and tied to another person, their choices and judgement may become clouded. Paulette Kelly wrote a poem titled "I Got Flowers Today:' This poem tragically and beautifully depicts the thoughts of the abused. The poem states "I know he is sorry and didn't mean the things he said, because he sent me flowers today." Kelly continues to evoke the horrors of abusive relationships. The closing statement of the poem is: "It was a very special day. It was the day of my funeral. Last night he finally killed me. He beat me to death. If only I had gathered enough courage and strength to leave him, I would not have gotten flowers today:' Kelly's poem is shocking, horrific, and gives readers a reality check. This poem puts the reader into the mindset of the abused and then brings them back to reality by the horrible outcome. If only the abuser ended his or her unhealthy relationship earlier then that individual would not have died. Leaving a romantic partner and or getting out of an abusive relationships is clearly easier said then done. That is why there are support groups, resources and hotlines available for victims of abuse. One support group is the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The office is located on 3605 Vartan Way, Suite 101 Harrisburg PA 17110. The office phone number is (717) 545-6400 and they can also be reached at their website: www. pcadv.org. There are many other hotlines. As mentioned before there is the National Domestic Violence Hotline (www. thehotline.org), and Help for Abused and Battered Women (www.helpguide.org). There are various organizations, hotlines and support groups nationwide. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, trying to get out of an abusive relationship, or have suspicions that the relationship might be getting physically and or mentally violent, speak up and say something. @wilkesbeacon allison.rossi@wilkes.edu �) The Beacon - February 10, 2015 15 Opinion No mQre Beats: the top true headphones on the market By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor .t ll :l t Let me guess; you wear Beats by Dre, bro? How come? Because they sound good, they are stylish, recognizable, comfortable? I'll give you two of the four, because they are a fashion statement and are certainly recognizable with that glaring "b" on the ear cup. However, that is really all Beats are. They do not sound good by any means, compared to a proper pair of headphones, they most likely feel awkward on your head, and are insanely over priced. Now now, before everyone get's all angry and upset that they payed over $200 for a fancy piece of plastic, let me explain. Dr. Dre made Beats with one thing in mind, bass. Since hip-hop and rap is what he is known for, Beats were designed to give the listeners some extra punch on those 808 's. With that being said, Dre did not compensate for. the highs, mid's, and low's that you want to hear in your music. Beats will produce bass, but will make everything else muddy and some garbled. So they next time you are headphone shopping for a real pair of headphones, take this list into recommendation. They may not be a fashion statement or make you look like a cool kid, but they will give you the best listening experience on the market. First up is the V-MODA Crossfade LP. These headphones are an overthe-ear style headphone with 50mm dual-diaphragm drivers that allow for deep and vibrant bass, organic mids, and high end clarity. The frame of the headphones are composed from a light weight steel with a flexible memory headband for great comfort. Do not worry about breaking these. To top it off, the ear cushions are made from memory foam, which not only will feel like pillows on your ears, but will reduce ambient noise on the outside and favor that low bass response. These are probably the most fashionable on this list, coming in a variety of colors and actually allow for customizable plates on the ear cups. They can easily be found for around $100, unless you want to spend a little extra on it's big brothers and go for the LP2 or the Ml00 models. Next up is the AKG Q 701 Quincy Jones signature headphones. These are a unique pair of cans that will allow for a great listening experience. The reason they are unique is because of their design. They are classified as "open-back" headphones, meaning the drivers inside are exposed. Not only that, but their flex-band headband won't have you fussing over sliding the headband up and down to best fit your head. With this flex-band, they automatically adjust to the size of your noggin for maximum comfort. I mentioned before they are open-back. What this means is the headphones on the outside expose the drivers on the inside, so the soundstage will be much bigger. Meaning, it will sound like you are in the actual room the song is being played in, instead of having the song projected into your ears on typical closed-back headphones . The AKG Q 701 's come in neon green, black, and white. Something else that is also cool is the fact they have removable cables. This is a bonus because if your cable frays or the wires inside stop working, you don't have to replace the entire pair of headphones, you can just swap cables. They are a little more expensive at around $170, but are still cheaper than Beats and sound 100 times better. Now is time for perhaps one of the most popular headphones in the world, for audiophiles that is. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x are true professional studio monitoring headphones. The M50x's are respected as the top-tier headphones because they give the most true and natural sound throughout the frequency range with deep and accurate bass. Inside the cans are 45mm drivers. One of my favorite things about the headphones, besides the sound quality, is how portable that are. Both ear cups swivel 90 degrees and the hinges fold up in to the headband for maximum portability. Much like the AKG headphones referenced earlier, these too come with three different removable cables. The M50x headphones come in black, white, blue and dark green, but their M50 predecessors come in red Courtesy of Flickr and silver as well. For around $160, the M50x will blow your mind, and your ears. Lastly, I am going to list a pair of headphones that are probably the coolest and most unique on the market. The Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro headphones round off this list and offer a great listening experience for all genres of music. Customizable. That is the one true word for this pair of headphones. I say that because literally everything can be customized, even down to the sound. Yes, the sound. On their website, you can order the headphones in either black or white, but change the color of everything to fit your style. You can customize the headband, ear cups, steel accents, and the ear cup plates with a logo, pattern, picture ... anything. Now back to that custom sound I was talking about. On the bottom of the headphones, you will find a slidable port on both sides. The one port allows for opening and closing the "bass port," which means you can choose to ,have no bass, some bass, or a lot of bass. Same applies for the other slider, but this one allows for them to be closedback or open-back, again which is something I eluded to earlier. Given all the customizing and the features for the Custom One Pro's, you can not go wrong. So there it is, a list of headphones that will blow your Beats out of the water any given day. Remember, you are buying headphones to listen to music, not to look good. Or maybe you are. In that case, stick to Beats and leave these true headphones available for people who actually care about sound quality. Shots fired. ["'II @wilkesbeacon 1:1 frank.passa/acqua@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - February 10, 2015 Opinion 16 The Master and Margarita: A classic worth revisiting . By Sara Pisak Assistant Opinion Editor Mikhail Bulgakov's 1967 novel, The Master and Margarita, can be characterized with many words: classic, satirical, political, offensive, masterpiece, atheistic and countless other contradictory terms. Whatever word selection each unique reader makes, there is always one word that seems to follow The Master and Margarita controversy. The controversy behind Bulgakov's text begins at the root of the story's two distinct settings: 1930s communist Moscow, Russia and Pontius Pilate's court in Jerusalem. The settings are linked by one central figure serving as the text's main character, the Devil. Here lies the second controversy. It appears that Bulgakov's vision for his text is to serve as commentary on the godless politics of Stalin's regime. The wonderful thing about Bulgakov's text is the "devil is in the details." A 7 reader quickly realizes that The Master and Margarita is a story within a story. As the devil ascends on Moscow, he is accompanied by a black cat, who walks upright, speaks with proper grammar and happens to have a fondness for vodka and chess. Both are escorted by a supernatural witch. While in Moscow, the devil challenges the beliefs of "The Master," a novelist, whose book about the trial of Jesus lands him in a psychiatric clinic. While hospitalized, he is questioned by Soviet police. Meanwhile, his devoted disciple/lover, Margarita, gives her soul to the devil in order to save her beloved Master. The changing settings, the copious characters, the multiple depths of various storylines and the satirical commentary can be confusing for a reader, as a reader has to keep track of several various points throughout the novel. Even the title seems to confound readers: I asked a bookstore employee to assist in locating this novel, she instantly handed me a book detailing perfect Margarita recipes. So, what makes The Master and Margarita a worthwhile read after all these years? What makes the novel deserving of being dusted ·off and read instead of being pushed behind a book of perfect Margarita recipes? Bulgakov never unequivocally declares The Master and Margarita a political commentary or a protest of his country. He simply presents the interwoven stories for the readers to decide for themselves. It is no wonder that so many contradictory terms can be employed to classify this novel. Some readers find utilizing the devil and comparing other characters to Jesus Christ atheistic, while today's readers may view the novel's political agenda as too abrasive. It is also easy to imagine why Bulgakov burned the first manuscript of The Master and Margarita written in the 1930s. Subsequently, the phrase "manuscripts don't burn" appears several times throughout the text. Here lies the true theme of The Master and Margarita. Whether Mikhail Bulgakov intended for his text to have a sweeping political agenda or to cause great debates, only the author truly knows. As readers continue to focus on the finer details of the novel, an infinite number of possible interpretations occur. Personally, I believe "manuscripts don't burn" is Bulgakov's main point. Thus making The Master and Margarita more relevant now than ever. Writers can physically take the time to light a match ahd watch their manuscripts heartbreakingly go up in flames. However, writers cannot ignite and destroy the ideas from which their manuscripts are based. Writers cannot shake the haunting sentiments their manuscripts spark within their own creativity. Furthermore, a writer cannot burn the changes, debates and insightful new ideas that stem from readers enjoying their work. Each time readers open the pages of The Master and Margarita, they create their own understandings, which no one can incinerate. A @wilkesbeacon 1::::1 sara.pisak@wilkes.edu �,. The Beacon - February 10, 2015 Opinion L 17 is s . r �_j The Beacon - February 10, 2015 Opinion 18 Coca-Cola takes stand against cyberbullyin g . • By Mandy Stickles • •• • •• • • .7; ...•::• • •• • • • • •• • • • • •• • •• • • Assitant Opinion Editor Bullying is an ongoing struggle, and over the past few years has also become problematic online. It is time to take a stand and speak out against cyber-bullying. Coca-Cola addressed this issue in their 2015 Super-Bowl commercial, titled "#MakeltHappy." It started off with a young man on a computer receiving hurtful remarks online such as; "I hate you," "Loser," "Freak," etc. The commercial switches gears when a man accidently spilled Coca-Cola on the server wires, allowing the Coca-Cola beverage to spread throughout, affecting all online bullying by switching them to le.ind remarks. Coca-Cola has always strived to give a positive outlook on things through their commercials and the Super Bowl 2015 commercial time slot was a primitive opportunity for them to address such a controversial issue. Coca-Cola not only wanted to stand out during the Super Bowl commercials but wanted to create something that would stick with people after the big game. "Our goal is to inspire America to become a collective force for positivity," says Jennifer Healan, Coca-Cola's group director of integrated marketing content, in an article posted on Coca-Cola's company website. Bullying does not exist in just a school setting or with young children. Bullying can happen anywhere and to anyone. With new advances in technology bullying has escalated to a whole new levels online, allowing people to make crude and hurtful remarks to a person for everyone to see on a social media website. There have been severe cases where cyberbullying has ended in detrimental or even life ending ways. People do not realize the effect their words can have on others. Cyberbullying is a growing concern for social media users and instead of sitting back and witnessing such negativity it is time for people to take a stand and take Coca-Cola's commercial seriously. It is time to start spreading positivity and calling out those who think it is okay to bully someone. The commercial makes viewers think about their past online activity and the things they view around them . Discovering if they have been a witness - .. to cyberbullying, or realizing they might .... . .... . . 1 Con un click puedes hacer mucho dano El ciberbullying es un acto de cobardfa Courtesy of Flickr user cesarion_: http://bit.ly/1lwNIOd "With one click, you can do a lot of damage. Cyberbullying is an act of cowardice;' one illustration explains. have been part of the problem themselves . It can be somewhat manageable to monitor bullying in a school or work setting; however cyberbullying is harder to point out because it is done behind closed doors and in a written format rather than verbal. As viewers and users of social media we have an obligation to speak out and put a stop to cyberbullying. Because if we do not, who will? Cyberbullying needs to end. If there is a comment on Facebook or Twitter putting someone down, speak up and make it known to the bully that it is not okay. Let's make this a trend, to band together on social media and stop the hurtful comments. Even if you do not know the person, take a stand and stop the bullying. If the person receiving mean comments does not have the courage to stop the bully lets have that courage for them and stand up for what is right. No one should be put down or treated in a negative way. "Kids are beginning to go online · at such a young age and become easy targets for cyberbullying. People need to start taking note of the bullying and seek help from others," said Mittal Patel, a nursing student here at Wilkes. "Coca-Cola has the right idea in wanting to stop cyberbullying and spread love and kindness instead. This is only the beginning for how Coca-Cola will take a stand against bullying; it is our job as social media users to continue what CocaCola has started." Coca-Cola has made their point against bullying. How will you help to stop cyberbullying? @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu • �Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Men's Basketball fighting to secure a ·spot in the playoffs thrilled with the new coaching staff. "I do workouts with Coach Thompson that are tailored to our offense, and specific The Wilkes Men's Basketball team has things I need to work on, he has really been had a roller coaster of a season so far, and is a blessing for me in terms of improving my currently fourth in the Freedom Conference game," he explained. Metz and Assistant Coach Stefan with a record of 5-4. Overall, the Colonels are 10-10 under first-year coach Izzi Metz Thompson have put in countless hours to steer the team in the right direction, but from Boston College. Wilkes has shot the lights out so far from_ Jackson likes his coach more for things done off the court. behind the arc. "Izzi is a players' coach first and foremost, "Alec and Steve make the game a million times easier. It makes us much harder to he cares about his players more than guard, that kind of floor spacing makes it anything." Junior guard Alec Wizar leads the very tough to keep Cam (Hinkel) and I out of Colonels this season averaging 15.1 points the lane," said team member Tyler Jackson. Juniors Steve Stravinski, and Alec Wizar per game. Wizar has made 57 three-pointers sit at first and third in the conference in this season, which is second on the team to 3-point shots made. The two have been junior Steve Stravinski who has made 63 . lighting gyms up for the past two seasons. Stravinski is averaging 14.6 points per game They make it hard on defenses, and do not to go along with averaging 7 rebounds per game. The Colonels travel Wednesday to allow their opponents to play lazy defense. Senior Cameron Hinkel has also played a take on Desales University. They then return home to host Delaware big part for Wilkes. He has grabbed the fifth most offensive rebounds in the conference, Valley College on Saturday, tip off is giving The Colonels more opportunities to scheduled for 3 p.m. score. Sophomore Tyler Jackson is the glue that f""l@wilkesbeacon keeps the team together. He is also very L':Jjared.powell@wilkes.edu By Jared Powell Sports Writer Junior guard Alec Wizar prepares to guard his opponent The Beacon/Purvit Patel Sophomore guard Tyler Jackson dribbles the ball up the court against King's. Senior forward Jeremy Hartman pauses during a game against rival King's. r �_J The Beacon - February 10, 2015 Sports 20 Wrestlers look forward to finishing season on a high ·note off a 50-6 win against Trinity. A pin from Eric Bach and two more wins from Turner and Diesel helped the team to carry out a victory. The third win was over Alfred State, where Rea, Grossmann, and Chander earned their third wins for the day. Other wins came from Josh Evans, a pin by Nicholas Racanelli, Dave Oberrender, and Diesel, Veppert, Bach, as well. Wilkes defeated Alfred 49-3 . The wrestlers look forward to finishing the season on this high note. . "The last goal to accomplish for me personally is to carry this final season into March, where my teammates and I look to place individually and as team at the national tournament at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA," Turner said. "This season has been kind of a roller coaster ride and has had its ups and downs but my main goal coming into this season is just to focus on getting better every single day," Chander said. "I have been fortunate enough to accomplish specific goals like winning the Monarch Invitational and getting wins over Division 1 competition at the Wilkes open." By Cara Basile Sports Writer The wrestling team defeated three schools this past Saturday at the Marts Center. Wilkes won matches against Scranton, Trinity, and Alfred State all in one day at the home quad match. · Several Colonels pulled off wins and were able to contribute to the victory against Scranton. Guesseppe Rae won with an 18-3 technical fall over his opponent, and Pankil Chander won after another 16-1 technical fall. Matthew Grossmann pinned his opponent while Mark Misczenski, Stephen Turner, and Kyle Diesel all earned wins by a decision. The team defeated Scranton 45-3. Senior Stephen Turner and Sophomore Pankil Chander both agreed that the match went very well. "The meet we hosted Saturday went exceptionally well," Turner said. "We all wrestled very crisp and concise. We exploited our opponents by getting to positions we know we're good at." Chander also shared his thoughts on the win. "We put up a lot of bonus points and hustled through positions which is always good and something we can build on." · The Colonels did not stop there, pulling Guesseppe Rea pins his opponent in a recent match Courtesy of gowilkesu.com @wilkesbeacon ""' cara.basile@wilkes.edu Swimming program sweeps FDU-Florham Devils freestyle with a time of 23.90. Junior sprinter Jeff Mastrantuono broke the school record in the 100 butterfly finishing with a time of 1:00.40. He also went on to the claim first place in the 100 breaststroke at l :03.90. Sophomore distance swimmer Will Hauze took first place in the 500 freestyle with a time of 6:02.00. So far this season for the Colonels has be n a learning experience as this is their first season as a team since 1986. "The kids want to make the foundation set so we're here not for five years, we're here for the long run," said Mark Barnes, head coach, in an interview earlier this season. MAC Swimming Championships run from Feb. 12 through Feb. 15 at the Graham Aquatic Center. By Brandon Gubitosa Sports Editor u The Wilkes University swimming teams conclude their inaugural seasons this week at the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships in York, Pa. The Colonel men picked up their first win against the FDU-Florham Devils with a final score of 94-82. The women's team went on to post their second win of the season with a 97- 79 decision over the FDU-Florham Devils . On the women's side, Mandy Stickles came in second place in the 200 freestyle with a time of 2:29.80. Sophomore Beth Chmil went on to take first place in the 200 IM finishing with a time of 2:38.70. In the 500 freestyle sophomore Megan Evers asserted her dominance by finishing first with a time of 6:26.20. On the men's side junior sprinter Greg O' Malley took first place in the 50 7 Courtesy of gowilkesu.com Sophomore Will Hauze went on to claim first place in a match against FDU @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu • �Sports The Beacon - February 10, 2015 21 Recaps: . Lady Colonels look to finish the regular season strong By Danny Van Brunt Sports Writer The Women's Basketball team travelled to Manhattanville College in New York on Jan. 31 and came out victorious. The Valliants were in control for most of the first half. They jumped out and took an early lead forcing the Colonels to play hard to come back against. The Valliants had the biggest lead of the first half was 38-28. The Colonels dropped a three-pointer to end the first half 44-39. Manhattanville came out with another lead in the second half, scoring 11 unmatched points. Wilkes remained behind for the majority of the game, but continued to lower the deficit. After a long fight from behind, Wilkes closed in on Manhattanville, bringing the score to 69-68. Wilkes took the lead with only two minutes left in the game. The team maintained the lead and won with a final score of 85-82. Cara Basile and senior guard Elena Stambone both scored "20 points each. • Eastern University came to Wilkes on Feb. 4, and defeated the Colonels. Eastern has an impressive record this season of 16-4, and a conference record of 8-1. The first half ended 30-20 with Wilkes trailing by 10 points. Eastern took the game over in the second half and Wilkes could not overcome the 25 point difference. The game ended with a score of81-52. Stambone scored 15 points leading the team, and Chelsea Smelas scored seven points. The Lady Colonels currently sit at a record of 8-10, 3-6 in the conference. Stambone leads the Colonels this season averaging 16.5 point per game. Senior forward Chelsea Brown leads the Colonels with 7.9 rebounds per game to go along with 10.5 points per game. They look to get things back on track when they travel to Center Valley Wednesday to take on DeSales University. Tip off is scheduled for 6 p.m. The Lady Colonels return back home Saturday as Delaware Valley College travels to Wilkes. Tip off is scheduled for I p.m. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Chelsea Smelas attempts a free throw against Kings Do you have a passion for writing? Taking pictures? The Beacon may be for you! Contact kalen.churcher@ wilkes.edu to find out how you can get started. r �..I { ;;i. (),(' fl rv -. ::, .,.,,.r"';::r _ ,.,.,, c•c. U ... ,.n- 22 The Beacon - Feb • A: Soccer was my passion before I started wrestling. I still play once in a while and maybe MMA in the future. • I Guesseppe Rea chose Wilkes University because his friends recommended it and that the wrestling program was top tier. He has been wrestling for six years and wants to continue wrestling for as long as he can. Guesseppe is from Stroudsburg, Pa. and is majoring in criminology and sociology. Last season he finished his sophomore season 28-7 at 125 pounds, with a 3rd place finish at the Moil.arch Invitational, 3rd at Messiah and 5th at the East Regional Q: Where are some of the places you have traveled for wrestling tournaments? A: Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey and overseas in the near future. Q: What is your go-to exercise to lose weight for a match? A: Forty-five minutes of hard cardio and a bower before I go to bed. Q: Can you name any awards or accomplishments that you have received Q: What is your dream job after you graduate while wrestling?" from Wilkes? A: Most memorable ones: Bethlehem A: I want to stick around wrestling for as long as I can." Holiday classic champion, PIAA AAA State Qualifier Messiah Invitational champion, Wilkes Open champion, Q: Who is your biggest motivation in life? NCAA East Regional team champions .. . A: I am my motivation. Q: If you could come up with a different uniform other than a singlet for wrestling, Q: If your life was a movie what would be what would it be? the title? A: 1 would go with fighting shorts but I A: "-Dare to dream." prefer the singlet. Q: Are there any other sports you would consider being apart of other than wrestling? 7 @wilkesbeacon v.. evan.willey@wilkes.edu �I, Q: ~tare soiµe of your hobbies? A: Hanging out with my friends Kat, Nicole, Q: How did you feel when you played in your :first collegiate game? and Sara, hanging out with my boyfriend· and that's about it. Q: What made you choose Wilkes? A: I was nervous, I didn't know what to think. but the speed of the $ame is very A:. Definitely the academics here are really high, especially because I want to different ' Q: What has been the biggest change in how the game is played from high school to college? A: The shot clock definitely and the tempo of the game, and the Ume length. Q: Where are you from? A: Jim Thorpe, Pa. Q: What position do you play? special education and r know a really good program and · play basketball again since since I was little. A: That fact that when relieves all yow: stress aiid.fOU · · anything to worry a ~ Q: What has been the high,lightofth~seasb~ for you? t A: Point Guard A: Probably when we beatMarywood'and. we had a good game, everyone was making Q: Who do you look up to as a role model? A: I look up to my grandfather who used to play. He has Lou Gehrig's right now but he used to play point guard so I look up to him the most. @wilkesbeacon •• andre.spruell@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - February 10, 2015 .., Come to Dining Services Mardi Gras Bash and join us for an authentic Louisiana celebration I c E:B.EE 1P:B.IZE8 o DELICIOUS FOOD . AUTHENTICZYDECOBAND Tuesday February 17th Henry's Food Court 4:30PM-7:30PM ' Peace Corps at Wilkes University · Social and Public Service Career Day Choose where you want to go. Apply in one hour. Make a difference overseas as a Peace Corps Volunteer Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Henry Student Center, Wilkes University Peace Corps IZ ■AiZ-.- peacecorps.gov- 855.855.1961 . . . . ■ IIIIELIIWfM-lfll'W 20 E Northampton St. Wilkes Barre SPECIALS I WEIICDJIY SPECIALS M-TH Large Pie $7 .95 Chicken Wing Pie $ 10.95 (cany out/dine in only) , PIZZA DOUBIES 2 Medium Pizzas $13.95 2 Large Pizzas $16.95 Mll&MATCH Any 3 Subs or Wings 825-5166 NEIIT TO MOVIES 14 I FREE WI-Fl In our Dining Room ' 2 Tickets to Movies 14 WB 1 Medium Pizza - 1 Topping 2 Drinks I We Ca.ter Parties At Movies 14 $ 15.95 WE CATE■ IJUIII G■IIP EVENTS PlEASE CALI BEFIIE YIII NEXT MEDINIII Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm Fri .. -Sat.. 11am-12am Sun. 12pm-11pm We' re more than just great pizza .. see our entire menu at www.januzzispizza.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2015 February 10th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 February 10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7cbc8780de79f554e739e2626ef8e7e4.pdf 0c1a7dcf4de64c9f84e55b67777a0de7 PDF Text Text • The Beacon/Purvit Patel r �.J SWB RailRiders Tickets Fundraiser for Cheerleading Adventures in Reading Program to Begin on Feb. 18 The Wilkes University School of Education is sponsoring Adventures in Reading, an after-school reading program for children in grades Pre-K through five. Teacher Education candidates will present innovative learning opportunities across the content areas with a focus on vocabulary and comprehension enrichment. The series of seven sessions, which is free of charge, begins on Wed. Feb. 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. on the second floor of Breiseth Hall. Contact Dr. Diane Polachek at diane.polachek@ wilkes.edu for more information and registration forms. Graduate School Testing Strategies Seminar Join Kerri Quick, expert on graduate school testing from Kaptest.com, in Career Services' CAR 198 class on Feb. 4 from 12 to 12:50 p.m. in SLC 380. Learn the latest about a variety of examinations for Graduate & Professional Schools.. Walk-ins welcome. Off Campus Federal Work Study Positions Available The Civic Engagement Office has several off-campus federal work study positions available at local non-profit agencies. Please contact Megan Valkenburg at megan.boone@wilkes.edu for more information. The Wilkes University cheerleaders are selling field-level reserved tickets for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders baseball game on April 11 at 4:05pm. This is a "Giveaway Game," so the first 2,500 fans into the stadium will receive a free giveaway item. The shuttles have been reserved and seats will be saved on a first-come, first-serve basis! All faculty, staff, students, and community members are welcome to join us for this trip. Ticket orders will be taken every Tuesday and Thursday in the Henry Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., by contacting any cheerleader or Coach Jessica Short at jessica. short@wilkes.edu. Blood Drive There will be a blood drive on February 5 from 10:00 am4:00 pm in the Henry Student Center Lounge. Please register at www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code WILKESU. Alumni Association Scholarship Do you have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Wilkes? If so, you may qualify for the Alumni Scholarship. Deadline is Feb. 27. SG notes: funds approved; Vagina Monologues, PBL/FBLA By Taylor Ryan Staff Writer • I INm offer' ja On Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held their weekly meeting. Last week the Vagina monologues representative Jen Magnotta had requested $1,000 to allow up to 200 students free admission to the presentation of the Vagina Monologues. This motion was passed by Student Government and the · money was allotted to The Vagina Monologues. Another follow up on last week's meeting, PBLA asked for $2,000 to fund 25 students to attend The State Leadership Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It was motioned and passed that Student Government will fund $85 dollars per person, for up to 25 members of PBLA to attend this conference. Some new business that was proposed: the Adventures in Science Organization has requested $2,500 to fund their annual event. This event consists of usually about 200 fifth graders and 175 Wilkes University undergrad volunteers from various majors. The fifth graders are brought to campus free of charge for the school district, and gives these students the opportunity to have hands-on lab experience. This funding would cover lab supplies, t-shirts and googles for the students. The event has continually grown to include more fifth grader participants and the group is hoping to be able to expand to other school districts. Student Government will cast their final vote in next meeting. There was a member of the month nomination and winner named in this week: Kara Serfass, chosen for her hard work this past semester. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report. The current budget is as follows: All college: $47,086.73, General Funds: $11,056.20, Conference: $5,000 and Spirit: $2,000, for a total of: $65,142.57. A @wilkesbeacon l:J taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 3, 2015 News 3 Arbeit Macht Frei: Seventy Years after Auschwitz By Pat Walther Assistant News Editor Giuliana Tedeschi, a survivor of the Holocaust, once said, "There is a place on earth that is a vast desolate wilderness, a place populated by shadows of the dead in their multitudes, a place where the living are dead, where only death, hate and pain exist:' The word 'holocaust' is Greek in origin. It comes from 'holos' meaning 'whole; and 'kaus.tos' meaning 'burned: To say that people think of Greece when reading the word holocaust is a stretch. It's more likely that the reader's minds go back to the first time they saw the grainy black and white images taken in the aftermath of the carnage. Bodies in piles. Walking skeletons. Human ashes. Barbed wire. Blood. Bones. It has been 70 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, the largest Nazi concentration camp used during WWII. Seventy years later and the ghosts of Auschwitz still haunt the public memory. Dr. Jonathan Kuiken, Assistant Professor of History at Wilkes University, sheds some light onto where it all started. "'The final solution; we call it, this • mass extermination ofJews, really takes place in 1942, that's when Auschwitz expanded from being basically a labor camp and a camp for political prisoners into the death camp we know it as now:' Kuiken adds, "They build a second part of Auschwitz, known as AuschwitzBirkenau, in 1942. This is the Auschwitz of our collective memory, you know, the gas chambers, the crematoria, all of that:' By the time Auschwitz would finally be found and liberated by Soviet troops on January 27, 1945, an estimated I.I million people were murdered on its grounds, though it is virtually impossible to get the real number of victims. The Soviets, upon discovering Auschwitz, sent word back to their commanders that "it was hard to tell the living from the dead:' Similar reports came from American soldiers who liberated the concentration camp Dachau, with their first communication reading, "The dead are up and walking Photo by Janos Korom Arbeit macht frei, German for"work makes you free;' was the sl~gan used in concentration camps in Hitler's Germany. around." The Holocaust does not end at Auschwitz. Though one out of six Jews murdered in the Holocaust died there, one must remember there were five other extermination camps, an additional 17 major camps and about 1,500 satellite camps. 6 million people were killed because of their religion, who they loved, their political beliefs, the geographic region from which they came or just because they were there. The Holocaust does not end at European borders. Fred Morgan Kirby, the namesake of Kirby Hall and the F.M. Kirby Center, had a grandson that died in the Dachau concentration camp. Sumner Moore Kirby was arrested in France on D-Day, June 6, 1944, under suspicion of being an American spy, and was executed hours before Dachau was liberated by American soldiers. The effects of the holocaust are global. The Holocaust does not end seventy years after the camps were liberated. Anti-Semitism is at some of the highest rates they've been since the end of WWII, specifically in Europe. Kuiken explains, "There's growing AntiSemitism all across Europe - radical right wing parties with thinly veiled Neo-Nazi and Anti-Semitic ideologies are polling in the high single digits and low double digits in many European countries. In fact, members of what Ia consider a Neo-Nazi party won membership into the Greek parliament just last week:' The Holocaust does not end for those who lived through it. An estimated 195,000 survivors are still alive today. All still carry the memories of the camps with them, along with the slogan implemented by the Nazi regime that were prevalent in every concentration camp - ARBEIT MACHT FREI, meaning "Work makes you free:' "The people who lived through the Holocaust - this event, the 70th anniversary, is likely to be the last event that the survivors will be at:' Kuiken states. "They're all in their 80s and 90s now, so as these people start to die it's going to be incumbent upon us to keep this memory alive because they won't be there to remind us:' Kuiken further adds, "Education about it is going to become increasingly important, so that the lessons from this don't get lost upon us, so that we don't resort back to hatred or singling out minorities or going back to this sort of persecution ever again:' Music has always been a tool to promote hope. In concentration camps, 1 the persecuted would often sing songs from their homelands to remind others that somewhere out there, the life they once knew was waiting for them. Zbigniew Koczanowicz wrote a song while confined in a concentration camp. Known as "the Camp Song;' its meaning echoes through to this very day: "The words of this song are stained with our blood, Within fflem are sorrow and grief, Yet your camp song will carry beyond these barbed wires _To a distant place unknown to you:' @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu r �.J 'The Beacon - February 3, 2015 News 4 WCLH nominated for Intercollegiate Broadcasting Awards Courtesy of WCLH website Microphone used by the DJs of WCLH, Wilkes' radio station. By Pat Wa It her Assistant News Editor There is nothing conventional about this radio station. Eric Casey sits behind a complex-looking sound-board, dancing crazily to a band with a name that's nearly unpronounceable. Welcome to Will<es' own radio station, WCLH. WCLH, with the help of Casey and his colleagues, is in the running to win a few awards from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System. These awards are dubbed the "Golden Microphones'' and are awarded to college radio stations across the country in categories ranging from Best Radio Drama to Most Innovative Program. Rasha Shaker, the host of Metal Mondays, explains the significance of it "To be nominated for awards after about maybe twelve years is a big deal It's been a pretty long time since weve done anything'.' Casey agrees with Shaker's analysis. "I think the last award we won was around 2001. For Best Promo series, which were nominated for, were going against WSFX [Luzerne County Community Colleges station], and they've won that three years in a row. It's serious competition'.' WCLH is currently one of the finalists for three awards. Best Promo Series, in which Shaker, Casey and Shaun Pierre, are jointly nominated; Best Liner, which Alyi& Stencavage is nominated for; and Best Radio Drama for "Halloween Shenanigans:' a show put together by Casey. "Even if we don't win, we still get bragging rights:' Casey laughs. Shaker, a senior communication studies major, is happy to have accomplished what she did "It was my goal before I leave here to at least get WCLH nominated, and I've done that We already have the Silver Mic award which is given to finalists that have reached the top ten percent, so we did pretty good:' Casey, a senior communication studies major and the host oflndie Flavours, states that he would be interested in working in radio post-graduation, or else write music reviews for individual publishers. Casey addresses the stigma of working in radio: "As long as I make enough money to buy fine wine and Cheez-Its, I am all about that life'.' Both Shaker and Casey noted that WCLH is always looking for new members to join, and that no prior experience is necessary. Catch Indie Flavour on Wednesdays from 3-6 pm and Metal Monday all-day on Monday on 90.7FM. @wilkesbeacon pa trick. wa lther@wilkes.edu Editor's Note: In the interest offull disclosure, both Rasha Shaker and Eric Casey have an affiliation with the Beacon. IT updates wireless; working to improve network stability, increase access By Sarah Bedford News Editor The past six months have been filled with changes within Wilkes University's IT department. The department, which had been outsourced to another company for approximately 10 years, was brought back in house this past July, and according to Dean John Stachacz of the library and IT, there were many issues needing resolution. To combat these damages, the department hi1'd 13 new employees, including John Carlin, Director of Network/Tech Infrast, who is directly working on improving the wireless network. Due to the gaps in the old system, the first issue to be handled was improving security. To do so, a password to access the guest wireless network was added a year ago. The department then encouraged students and faculty to use the regular Wilkes network connection and the guest network was limited in access. "It wasn't reactive, it was proactive in protecting ourselves from potential problems;' Stachacz said. Carlin explained that the issue with the system also had to do with the amount of access points, which determine how many devices can efficiently connect to the network. The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski IT will continue to im prove t he overall wireless system campus w ide. "With the wireless on campus ... there are a lot of areas that had weak or inconsistent coverage;' Carlin said. One such example includes the wifi connections in University Towers, which has limited access points. Due to limited resources, Towers has yet to be updated, but it is on the list. Other residence halls have been upgraded however, such as Roth, Schiowitz, Sturdevant, Pierce and Evans Halls. Carlin explained that they had to come up with a plan to continue working on the dorms. "We didn't have enough time. It's a lot of pulling cable in dorm rooms to hang access points'.' As the department continues to work on these updates, they must work within the resources available within their current budget. Stachacz explained that they use "out of the box thinking to enhance our capabilities on this campus'.' Along with the updates to the residents halls wireless network, more access points have been added to the library and the SUB which will possibly be receiving six more access points in the future. "Students are coming in with more devices and needs for wireless than they were 5 years ago;' Stachacz said. To determine which buildings take priority, they explained that as new buldings emerge on campus, they become first to be upgraded with the residence halls. From that point, the rest of campus is a case by case basis. Carlin explained, "we know it's an issue, and it's on the list:' Depending on finances, if they have extra money, they upgrade as best as they can. -"It's not a complete solution but it improves the experience;' said Carlin. The older buildings on campus pose their own issues as there are limitations on what types of renovations can be done as the buildings are intended to keep their antiqued appearance. For now, the upgrades will continue gradually as the department seeks out grants and external resources. Stachacz seems confident that within the next few years, these upgrades will be complete as the department itself continues to improve. "We know we're not perfect and have a long way to go but we're on the right track'.' l."'I @wilkesbe(If:on 1::1 sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu 1 �The Beacon - February 3, 2015 5 News Profile of a Professor: Del Lucent on physics, life By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer Dr. Del Lucent has a resume that goes far beyond the realm of "impressive:• From graduating Magna Cum Laude from Wilkes, receiving his doctorate from Stanford University, and conducting research in Melbourne, Australia, Wilkes was very fortunate when he decided to return and share his knowledge and experiences with undergraduates. Originally from Pittston, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Pittston Area and was a first generation college student. He said that both of his parents were "blue collar" people, as well as his grandparents. Early on in his education, Lucent expressed a desire in becoming a doctor and his father encouraged him. As a result, he came to Wilkes because there was a program, called the Guthrie Pre-Medical Scholars Program, which allowed for early admittance into medical school. He was not accepted into the program, but he decided to stay at Wilkes. At the same time, Lucent also really liked physics, but it was not an option for him at Wilkes. So, he thought that if he majored in biology, he would be able to get a second chance at being admitted into the Guthrie Program. Eventually, Lucent decided to study both physics and biology. He spent 5 years at Wilkes studying, performing research every summer and almost every semester and serving as a TA each semester. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2003. Photo Courtesy Lisa Reynolds To read more about Dr. Del Lucent's research, visit www.lucentlab.com. After graduating, Lucent took a year off to work for his father, who was a wine maker in New Jersey, and study for his GRE Subject Tests. . In 2004, Lucent went to Stanford University where he earned his PhD in Biophysics. His initial plan was to go to Stanford to study X-ray Crystallography, which is examining proteins in detail by getting them to freeze into a crystal and then shooting high intensity x- rays at the crystals with a particle accelerator. By doing this, the three dimensional shape of the protein is able to be determined. Lucent says this has been the most significant project in his career so far. Since Lucent was at the forefront of this at Stanford, he is able to bring it to Wilkes so students can work on a high profile project that only a select few are able to do. · While living in Austrailia after he graduated, Lucent took his career in a slightly different direction. Instead of strictly doing biophysics, he wanted to be a bioengineer. This was because at Stanford Lucent studied the physics behind how molecules in our bodies take shape. He wanted to apply what he learned to build custom molecules that could solve problems. Specifically, he wanted to construct enzymes that had the ability to clean up the environment and help with the energy crisis facing the world today. Lucent really enjoyed his life in Australia, but there was something that brought him back to teach at Wilkes. He said one of the most difficult things for him was the distance. To come home required thousands of dollars and an 18-hour plane ride. Finally, the opportunity to teach at Wilkes came along and he seized it. "Wilkes was special enough to give me the things that I needed to make a good career for myself;' Lucent said. "I really felt it would be a life well lived or worth my time, now that I've done these cool things, to come back and help other people have the same opportunities that I've had:' As far as Lucent's inspiration for his career goes, much of it was intrinsic interest. He had an interest in wanting to really know how the world works, which is what he feels all physicists share. His interest in biology came from wanting to know what makes us up and how the things learned in physics create such extraordinary, biological thing. When it comes to people who inspired him, Lucent said, "The people that really shaped me the most are my father and my grandfather because they pushed me to do more with my life. And the person that really made me realize that the best thing for me was to be a scientist was Dr. William Terzaghi:' Lucent has an outlook on life that can really benefit people to hear. He stated, "My philosophy has always been to cast a wide net. The problem is that casting a wide net requires more work, but it's always worth if' f"lil @wilkesbeacon '=':'J jennifer.baron 1@wilkes.edu •Supreme court to review case, same-sex marriage rulings By Gabby Glinski News Photographer Recently, the Supreme Court announced it will be reviewing the case upholding bans on same-sex marriage. The Supreme Court will decide whether same-sex couples will have the right to marry everywhere in America under the Constitution or whether states are free to limit wedlock to its traditional definition as a union only between a man and a woman. The court will be reviewing cases concerning the bans on gay marriage in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. "We are thrilled the court will finally decide this issue;' said Jame Esseks, director of the ACLU Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & HIV Project. "The country is ready for a national solution that treats lesbian and gay couples fairly:' The issue of marriage equality was considered by the Supreme Court in 2013, but the court chose not to take the case. However, the decision not to take the case made way for lower court rulings across the country in favor of marriage equality. This decision in 2013 made the number of states allowing same-sex marriage jump from 12 to 36 as of 2015. Dr. Helen Davis, professor of English at Wilkes and advisor of the Gay-Straight Alliance, has a positive outlook on the Supreme Court ruling. She did state, however, that certain conditions should be amended following the potential ruling. "In many states, including Pennsylvania, same sex couples can marry but two same sex parents cannot be listed on a birth certificate as parents. Instead, the non-birth parent has to go through the long, expensive process of legally adopting their child:' Those on both sides of the issue agreed that the time had come for the Supreme Court to step in and settle the issue. "I think it's probably going to be a relief, because if the Supreme Court makes a final determination - and goodness knows, nobody can guess what the Supremes are going to do - then it's off the table;' said Shawn Steel of the Republican committeeman from California. The cases will be argued in April, and a decision is expected by late June. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Supreme Court review of same-sex marriage bans at a federal level has individuals hopeful for the future of marriage equality. r �.J The Beacon - February 3, 2015 News 6 C b C 0 ti C .I\ It I< F ir F aJ a ac ol la I: The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski On Jan. 29, students, faculty, staff and loved ones Qf Edward "Eddie"ElgQnitis gathered in \he Henry Student Center BaJlroom in memorial of the late Efgonitis. Attendees reflected on his life and Presi~ent Patrick Leahy, pictured above, aMounced that the mailroom whkh Elgonitls returned to work in after retirement, will be renamed the Eddie R. Elgonitis, Sr. Mailroom. • Wed. a V 20 th< thi 51 Beacon Weather Beat: Feb. 3-6 Tues. aI Thurs. Fri. Co on De sin by 20 ° 100 Morning clouds 35 ° 23 ° Cloudy l fin of Gr, we pin Hu the 26 ° 19° Mostly cloudy Sunny 20 _50 Forecast as o Jan. 30 taken rom weather.com . on for Se, �Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - February 3, 2015 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu Public Safety welcomes new officers, added experience By Justin Topa Life, A&E Assistant Editor • The Department of Public Safety at Wilkes University hired four new officers since last semester who bring additional skills, experience levels and passion for protecting the students on campus. Since December, Public Safety has hired officers Steven Bigus, Michael O'Donnell, Tori 1 Harrison and William Dubiak. Dire,ctor of Public Safety Christopher Jagoe said the department is "real proud to have these officers on board" and looks forward to having them meet the community. Harrison, who has been a police officer since 2012, said she was eager to work in a community-like environment in which she feels she can help people rather than the experiences of a traditional city police setting. "I like to be able to get to know who I am dealing with;' said Harrison. "It's closeknit here and I feel like this department is much more of a team:' Bigus, a retired police officer for the Wilkes-Barre police force, was already very familiar with the campus community before being hired at Wilkes. While assisting public safety with training, he saw a transition within the department and wanted to be a part of it. Bigus said he is pleased with how welcoming the faculty, staff and students have been during his first weeks at Wilkes University. "For the first week or so, you think it's just because you're the new people on campus," said Bigus. "Every day, though, you're meeting new people and everyone has continued to be so wonderful. I really look forward to coming into work:' Harrison, who is also the mother of a 17-year-old son, cautions students to think before they act. "I get wanting to go out and socialize, but the most important thing right now is getting the grades and experience needed to get you through the rest of your lives," ·said Harrison. "One bad decision can affect everything and you really need to think about it first:' Harrison and Bigus both agree that the biggest challenge they have faced thus far has been dealing with the weather while on duty. Jagoe said hiring the four new officers is only one phase in the revamping of public safety. He expressed his gratitude to President Leahy and the administration of Wilkes University for their continued dedication to the safety and well-being of all those on campus. @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu Officer Tori HarriMn • • • Police officet since 2012 Graduate ofLCCC Police~ Act 235 certified Previously employed as a sergeant for Northwnber1and County Prison as well as the White Haven, Millville Certifications include CPR and First Aid, Expandable Baton, Conflict Resolution. Radar and Taser, among others Officers Tori Harrison and Steven Bigus were both hired by Wilkes' Public Safety Department in December. The department also hired Officers Michael O'Donnell and William Dubiak who are abent from the photo above. Offic,r'.WJ1Uem ORltiak • • and Salem police denpartments • Courtesy of Christopher Jagoe, di rector of pu bic safety • as cer Previously~ asa pti_t-tkjie police ollicertor the de of Pringle. Latmille.P·ly-and I.umiie as wt11 as setting a, a security~ the Geisinger Health Sf$tem 15~ Certifications include restricted housing unit, defensive tactics, \)asic water rescue and HAZMAT materials, among others • . Fonner Sergeant in the United States Qf&cer Steven lJiaus • MarineCorp • • Prior poijce expemnce in the departnie.nts ofHughestown, Avoca, Duryea and the Lackawanna County Sheritf's Offite Trained in gang awareness. identification and prevention, anti-terrorism, weapons of mll$s destruction, active shooter and workplace violence, among others • • • Holds de.gee in Criminal Justice, Act 235 and Act 120 certified Prior experience with the WilkesBarre and Luzerne Borough police departments Certified in Lethal Weapons training and instructing, PA State Police and Dept. of Homeland Security Firearms instructing and is certified to instruct defensive tactics, among others Extensive experience in security r �_J The Beacon - February 3, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 · Abstract paintings from Dale Thrlkeld on display at Wilkes The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Dale Threlkeld's art exibit entitle "End of Illusion" will be on display in the Sordoni Art Gallery until May 17. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Shown above is Threlkld's "End of Illusion, 2012, oil on canvas, 77 x 133 inches" I piece. ( m te a jo tn w: by W, At Sh kn ift sh, to to I Ro up◄ The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Shown above is Threlkld's "Seance (detail), 2012, oil on canvas, 68 x 88 inches" piece. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voor.hees The Sordoni Art Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 4:30 p.m. . ~ SOI opi wit out �The Beacon - February 3, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Danny Lykens; student, engineer, artist and adventurer By Sarah Bedford News Editor A trailblazer in his own right, Danny Lykens is taking his passions and making the most out of his final year in college. Senior electrical and mechanical engineering student, Lykens does much more than just attend class. A Reading, Pa. native, Lykens has an artistic side, having minors in integrative media, computer engineering and physics which he has combined to create a business and art. Last week, The Beacon ran a story about Lykens' start-up company. Lykens met the students that would become his coworkers while spending a semester at Wilkes'. Mesa, Ariz. campus. The semester away started as a resume builder but became "one of the best decisions of my life" according to Lykens, as he learned hands on experience but also made connections along the way. While in Arizona, Lykens "learned the experience of adventuring" as he liked to call it. Part of his studies included interning at Entrepix, which "serves the semiconductor and related industries as a leading provider of chemical mechanical polishing:' "The main project we did was we make a test rig for a machine component. What the company did was refurbish older machines into the semiconductor industry because semiconductor machines are worth millions and millions of dollars:' explained Lykens. His time in Arizona wasn't all work however, as they had time to explore. The group enjoyed the outdoors, going on hikes, visiting lakes and even taking road trips to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. "The Grand Canyon is ridiculous, it's so big and the end is so far away that it looks flat... the views out there were incredible;' said Lykens. Lykens completed a blog while in Arizona which featured snippets of his day and photographs he took of his adventures which can be found at http:/ /wilkesumesa. wordpress.com/. Lykens recapped his final week at Entrepix saying it was "fun but intense" as he had to give a presentation in front of his employers, professors and Wilkes University President Patrick Leahy. Lykens is still in touch with the group and reflected on the camaraderie which was built. He explained that they were "ten people that were crazy enough to go out there and say 'let's do this and we'll always have a good time together."' Among Lykens engineering abilities, he also has a passion for art. • Courtesy of Dan Lykens Senior Danny Lykens loves to take adventures to new places and expierence life to the fullest. Traveling is one of Danny's favorite past times outside of Wilkes. Courtesy of Dan Lykens Danny Lykens combines all his intterests and passions into everything he does. "I've always been really passionate about works with a little help from DannY:' building things and tinkering around Lykens explained that an art installation but I've always been passionate about is an "art piece that interacts with the film, graphic design, drawing and art in viewer:' general... I didn't want to just choose one." Using his engineering and graphic design Taking these interests, Lyken joined skills, Lykens created a go-cart with a mind numerous clubs and organizations such controlled throttle. as Studio 20, IEEE, HAM Radio club, The Although some think that engineering Beacon and Cross Country and is also and integrative media are not likely pairs, completing research ·in computational bio "it interacts so much more than you think" physics. according to Lykens. Electrical engineering professor, John Lykens explained that these were the Gilmer, discussed Lyken's love for his types of activites he did in his free time but work. now he hopes to take those passions and "He's so full of enthusia~m, energy, and make them into a career and to do so, must ideas. Bizarre ideas, sometimes, but always step outside of his comfort zone. interesting and unique ... Dan not only has "People will shoot you down ... but good and interesting ideas, but he also has everything will work out.. .you have to find the energy, persistence, and technical skills out that stuff for yourself whether it goes to carry them out:' somewhere or doesn't:' Last. semester, Lykens stood out among his integrative media peers as A @wilkesbeacon they participated in an art installation lt.:I sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu affectionately titled "Darn it, we're not engineers! But Dan is" in December. Senior Integrative Media major, Moe Editor's Note: Danny Lykens does Woodard, explained that Lykens helped freelance photography for the students in the department design their Beacon, in~luding the "Humans creations. of Wilkes University" feature, and "He is a great friend and helped out the IM department and me with our therefore is an acquaintance to some installation classes ...You'll see everyone's members of the staff r �.J l Toe Beacon - February 3, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 ·Students take their future endeavors into their own hands Wilkes Entrepreneurship Club destined for greatness By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor The success or failure of an idea is on the shoulders of people who take chances and believe in what they envision. To be an entrepreneur, one has to follow initiative and be aware of the results of risks. Wilkes Entrepreneurship Club operates on the idea that business is a culmination of many different factors that work harmoniously together to create success of their ,members. The Entrepreneurship Club's president, Britton Heim, explained, "Our mission is to create a healthy relationship between our members, the Family Business Alliance, and the Kirby Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise, to immerse our members into projects dealing with helping local entrepren eurs, to help our members with their own e~trepreneurial business ventures, and lastly, to give our members a first hand experience with real world entrepreneurship and entrepre- nt!irs:' With a sense of unity and momentum, the club offers an environment that helps fade the fear of failing when pursuing to follow the dream of owning a business. "Us, college students, hold the new and Courtesy of Sean Ramsey fresh ideas that are going to be the next The remodeled UCOM, now The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership is house the Entrepreneurship Club. The generation of our economy, but many club is new this year but has objectives plan and has been making stead progress towards people are afraid to take their dreams and ideas and turn them into reality;' said of their business so that they are not in it with, said. ing to entrepreneur symposiums. Heim. Heim goes on to explain that the club is The club has much to offer Wilkes stu"We are here to try and take some of that alone:' With a focus on guiding 111embers for- new to campus and had some objective to dents and is benificial for anyone in the fear away by networking them with the business field of study. Family Business Alliance and the Kirby ward in following their hopes of success, accomplish themselves. the club is seen "Being a new club, we are really focused "My favorite p3't about the club is that Center so they as a helpful re- on getting projects going and getting our we are bringing in a diverse group of peocan get the op"Although w e are ple who all have the same basic dreams of source to it's members involved:' portunity to just g e tt:in g s tarted , members. Currently the Entrepreneurship Club is being entrepreneurs;' Heim said. meet people "Although we working three projects. "By bringing people together that have the en trepreneurshjp who took the "One of the was to clean out some of the the same interest as you, we can all work are just getting "leap of faith'' cJub serves as a great started, the en - things in the basement of the Kirby Cen- together to reach our goals. productly" • and followed opportunity for students trepreneurship ter to sell for some funds. We sold various The club welcomes new members and for their dream. We are also here to and the bus:inesses they club serves as a apartment type supplies, like unopened more information contact Britton Heim at great opportu - packs of sheets and dishes and cleaning britton.heim@wilkes.edu. provide a supserve ." nity for students supplies and such:' port team for and the busiHeim also said that the club is looking to @wilkesbeacon our members Ii..: nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu and help them through the startup stages nesses they serve;' sophomore Jeff Hor- bring in some speakers for lectures and go- �The Beacon - February 3, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 She said, He said The start of a new column By Nicole Zukowski By Justin Topa Assistant Life, A&E Editor Life, A&E Editor I agreed to start this column because I hope to understand and celebrate the different perspectives offered from all sides. While I do not contest that I serve as a representation for all who identify as male and do, in fact, enjoy my individuality, I hope to be able to provide a basic male perspective of the topics and issues facing college students today, as well as provide professional and educated commentary from experts in whatever the topic may be. Topics affect women and men differently. In this weekly column, the Assistant Life, Arts and Entertainment editor, Justin Topa, and I will explore different topics of discussion through a gendered perspective. The female/male discussions will be centered around the facts and opinions of people who have knowledge on the subject. On my half of the discussion, female aspects will be brought to attention: how do things in the news or in life affect those who identify as female? Being a communication studies major with an interest in history, I consider researching facts a high priority. Courtesy of the Department of Communication St udies Check back next week for the first installation! Pictured above are Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Nicole Zukowski, and Life, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor Justin Topa. VISIT THE BEACON ONLINE Cf THEWILKESBEACON.COM FOR THE EXCLUSIVE HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY • r �-' 12 The Beacon - February 3, 2015 SWIPE RIGHT: A·LOVE STORY Tinder and its role in modern relationships Story by James Jaskolka I Design by Steve Dziedziak In 2015, it's difficult to argue that technology is not pervasive in society. One would be hard-pressed to find a· college-aged person who isn't active on at least one form of social media, especially with the continuous development of app-specific media, like Instagram and Yik-Yak. One example that has sparked a dialogue recently is Tinder, a matchmaking app that allows users view pictures and a short biography of people within a certain distance. The app, which connects through Facebook, has users swipe a photo to the right if they're interested. If two people swipe right for each other, it's a "match;' and they can begin talking. While it's marketed as a way to "meet people;' it seems to be an assumption that many users are looking for hook-ups and casual sexual encounters. With an app like this, where people are seeking some sort of interaction, there's bound to be some surprising consequences. Take, for example, sopho1nore student Josephine Latimer, who met her now-boyfriend on Tinder. Although she was aware of the app's implications, she decided to download it for fun, not anticipating that she would find someone she legitimately enjoyed being with. "I didn't really expect much from Tinder, maybe just a quick ego boost and a laugh;' Latimer said. "You don't go into it expecting to meet genuinely incredible people:' Experts often cite c01nputer-mediated communication, like texting and instant messaging, as harmful to i~terpersonal communication. Apps like Tinder, however, may represent a shift in that school of thought. "Comn1unication theory says we'll learn to adapt, and now we're adapting to 'faceless' communication;' Jane Elmes-Crahall, Wilkes University professor of communication studies, said. "It's not totally harmful to relationship development:' Elmes-Crahall cited "social information processing theory" to complement the idea that text or computerbased interactions may actually have more benefits than previously considered. For example, Eln1es-Crahall said that a highly visual and instant medium like Tinder allows for users to !'e more selective in self-presentation. First impressions matter, so being self-conscious about how a stranger online will view you, in this case, may be a good thing. �- -- . The Beacon - February 3, 2015 .... -. - 13 . "If you're talking to a student in class that you know, you're gonna see them look bad sometimes;' she said. "But if it's a self-selected presentation, it's pretty likely to be positive:' Elmes-Crahall also noted that online interactions have an elen1ent of time not present when speaking face -toface, which allows users to respond more fully. "Online, you don't give a response until you're ready to, and it may be better crafted because of that:' While Tinder and similar mediums may offer some benefits, they are not without proble1ns. Mia Briceno, Wilkes University assistant professor of communication studies, noted that there is still a taboo against dating someone that you met online. "We still have a romantic ideal about how relationships are 'supposed' to happen;' she said, citing the organic boy-meets-girl model found-often in mass media. "It's like another reiteration of a fairytale. But if you 1neet online or through an app, even though it's widespread, there's still a stigma there:' Briceno also noted that the power dynamics in "traditional" relationships echo in online ones, in the sense that women may often be bombarded with messages, and if ignored, be blamed for being superficial. Similarly; Elmes-Crahall mentioned the app's potential negative consequences if only used for casual encounters. "For most relationships to develop, you need time, shared values and morality, and I'm not sure hooking up allows for that;' she said. . . Whether Tinder will ever be able to serve as a legitimate platform for committed relationships is up for individuals to decide. One thing, however seems to be clear: The relationship needs to eventually move into a real-world context to truly form. "A relationship can begin online, there's no doubt about it;' Eln1es-Crahall said, "but it needs to move from first impressions to actual social interactions for it to develop:' r ~ �J Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu A better America wi~_!t!igher education: Obama speaks up By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor The standard for jobs is becoming more elaborate and will only increase over time. Soon, no meaningful employment will be obtainable without at least an associate's degree. President Barrack Obama wants to see this educational goal available for all by allowing Americans to go to a community college free of charge for two years: If a student can maintain a gpa of at least a 2.5 and keep on track to graduate within two years, students may go to a community college for free for an associate's degree. Obama's Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act plans to provide resources to help community colleges develop and improve, all in hope to better the American people and help the economy stabilize and improve. With the proper resources, community colleges could work with businesses to set up a system that will create career opportunities for students in the future. This would involve workers coming into the college and teaching students essential skills for the job-market. Employers are willing to train students for future job opportunities that may lead to employment and careers. According to whitehouse.gov, on addressing the issues of higher-education and building-America, Obama's new proposal for community colleges could branch out and partner up with different colleges and educational institutions, allowing schools to expand course offerings and help students transfer credits to move forward to other colleges if they so desire. Community college could become advantageous to adults wanting to further their education who are not able to afford or relocate to a four year college or university. Online courses will also be more readily available, making it more convenient to take college courses or even graduate in less time. "I want to spread that idea all over America so that two years of college becomes as free and universal in America as high school is today," Obama announced at the 2015 State of the Union. It seems that Obama has always, in one form or another, tried to improve our economy, raise minimum wage and help people with lower incomes to have the opportunity· to ' go to college and get a higher level of education to improve themselves and America as a whole. Yet, there are critics and skeptics reacting to his proposals in a negative fashion because they do not want their taxes raised. Shouldn't people want to help their fellow Americans and their society? More education is only going to make us better. Taxes are always going to be raised, if not for educational purposes then for something else. Obama's Education Act is a good idea in theory and wanting to improve the economy is always a plus. However, it is going to take a lot of convincing on his part to get congress to pass this proposal, which is run by the Republican Party. Dr. Kyle Kreider, political science professor at Wilkes, is not a fan of Obama's proposal. He feels the cost of community college is already fairly low and there is only a 25-35 percent graduation rate for community college students. He feels there is a deeper unlined meaning on why the graduation rate is so low. "Students are going into college unprepared and become overwhelmed and end up not graduating. There needs to be improvement made in K-12 education first before we start wQrrying about college levels," said Kreider. Obama's proposal can be a stepping stone for new ideas and thoughts on how to improve the economy, but chances are the free community college plan will not be passed at this rate. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stick/es@wilkes.edu Should community college be free for high school graduates? Should potential students have to pay? Tweet us your thoughts: @wilkesbeacon �) The Beacon - February 3, 2015 Opinion 15 'A Hard Day's Write' contains knowledge, errors By Sara Pisak Assistant Opinion Editor e I- e k If This Sunday, television networks will broadcast The 5 7th Annual Grammy Awards. In celebration of The Grammy Awards, I decided to explore Steve Turner's book, The Beatles: A Hard Day's Write: The Story Behind Every Song. Although The Beatles do not hold the record for most Grammy Awards of all time as that honor belongs to Hungarian conductor, Sir Georg Solti with 31 awards, the band's lasting impact on song writing deserves to be applauded. I have to admit that I am not a Beatles aficionado. I am more of a causal fan, even though upon reflection, I know almost all of the lyrics to The Beatles' songs. However, I am a fan of music of the time period including such greats as James Taylor and Carole King. The Beatles: A Hard Day's Write possess not only a "puntastic" and catchy title but the book itse lf seems to be a must have for Beatles fans everywhere . The subtitl e is not lying when it states: "The Story Behind Every Song." Readers are treated to the inner mo st workings of one of the most pro lific song writing duos , Lennon and McCartney. The Beatles : A Hard Day's Write is graphically perfect. Each page contains well known color photography of some of the most famou s pictures of the group, while other pages introduce the reader to non-widely published photography. Either way, the book visually offers readers quite a feast for their eyes. A diehard fan would love to relive , through the use of photography enclosed in the book, the band at the pinnacle of their career. When it comes to the story behind every song, the book also delivers . I be lieve it is safe to assume that hardcore fans of the group would know most of the details Turner elaborates upon. However, as somewhat of a novice, I was enlightened as to several of the inspirations behind some of the group ' s most popular tunes. Upon opening the pages of this text, the reader may be fascinated to learn that The Beatles hit song, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" is not about an LSD fueled fantasy as often Courtesy of Creative Commons suspected. Instead, the song has an innocent motivation. This song is based on a drawing young Julian Lennon, John Lennon ' s son, drew of his classmate Lucy O ' Donnell. Furthermore, I was unaware that Paul wrote The Beatles song, "She' s Leaving Home" when he read a news story covering Melanie Coe, a te enager who ran away from home in 1967. There is, however, a downs ide to accumulating all of this pop culture knowledge within Turner's text. Although the book delivers on sp lendid visuals and the inspiration behind every song, the reader must trample through several errors. As the book fights to keep a perfectly square text box on every page, the editor does so by creating many uneven spacing errors. The play this creates on one's eyes can almost be forgiven in the name of artistic style, if the text did not contain other errors. In addition to spacing and paragraphing errors, the typographical error "he" appears where the word "be" should be employed. As an English major, it does not get much better than discovering an error in a written text. Sadly, The Beatles : A Hard Day's Write certainly fulfills this dream. When it comes to this text, the cliche six of one, half a dozen of the other applies. I enj oyed this book as it places into perspective the songwriting of two of the most adept musicians of all time. However, the quest ion remains. Can the reading publ ic overlook the typographical blunders in order to cure their case of "BeatleMania?" Sara's Score: @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - February 3, 2015 16 Opinion The Historic Storm That Never Came: Snowmageddon • The Beacon archives By Allison Rossi Staff Writer Winter Storm Juno was hyped up only to be turned into a flop. Students were hoping for their schools to be closed and others were concerned about how they would be arriving to work. This storm cau~ed panic and chaos for a vast amount of people. Many individuals were extremely worried of this claimed to be "historic snow storm." One major area that was supposed to become greatly effected by this snow fall was New York City. The city that never sleeps was forced to say goodnight on January 26, 2015 by Mayor Bill De Blasio. De Blasio did not allow residents to drive on the streets after 11 :00 p.m. New York City was excepting to get hit with massive amounts of snow. Residents feared for the potential snow fall. Residents of New York City were excepting to be snow-bound for a couple of days. Their opinions were varied. Karol Joswick, a resident of Staten Island, New York, stated "everyone was afraid because they kept reporting that this was a historical storm and people kept remembering hurricane Sandy." "Everyone took extraordinary precautions," she continued. "All the stores were sold out of milk, bread and other staples. But thank goodness it was not as bad as they made it out to be. It was predicated we would get twentyfour inches or more with high winds. We got around seven inches with light winds." Joswick also mentioned her opinion of The National Weather Bureau. Joswick stated "The National Weather Bureau made a big error in their forecast. Due to the prediction of this historical storm various things were shut down such as subways, buses, ferries, there was even a ban on driving after 11 p.m. which left many people, especially in New York City, stranded with no way to get home." Ann Marie Honan, a resident of Brooklyn, explained that she was very happy that it did not meet the magnitude of twenty-four inches of snow as predicted. Honan recalled "Brooklyn got around six inches and as there was no school; the children were just as happy and they had a ball sleigh riding and making snowmen." In response to the weather outcome, Mayor Bill DeBlasio voiced his opinion. According to a press releas·e, DeBlasio said: "So, the bottom line is, we got lucky. Things turned out a lot better than we feared, but we were prepared." "The people of this city re-sponded really the exactly right way. They looked out for each other. They heeded the warnings. And that had allowed us to do what we needed to do to keep people safe. Things are getting back to normal but do not be overconfident. It will still take a while to get things fully back to normal, and again, take real precautions while you're out there today and tomorrow." Barry Spitzer, District Manager of NYC Community Board 12 located in Brooklyn, stated "Sanitation did an outstanding job in getting the streets plowed and salted so that as of today, Wednesday, January 28, 2015, business is as usual. All emergency personnel in New York City did an excellent job." Although winter storm Juno did not arrive as originally predicted, it did scare NYC. The lesson remains: always be prepared for bad weather, you never know when the real historic storm will arrive. A @wilkesbeacon ltlJ Allison.Rossi@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 3, 2015 Get Ready for the Main Event By Elyse Guziewicz Staff Writer As everyone ,. knows, Marvel is king when it comes to the big screen. This year alone, they've scheduled three major cinematic releases set to hit theaters in March, May, and September. With these films, Marvel is ending Phase Two of its cinematic universe and launching the third and final chapter of the continuing saga. Upcoming this year is fan favorite The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Fox's Fantastic Four, and finally back to the Disney-owned Marvel Studios for AntMan, which will mark the first time his character has appeared on screen. Kicking off the lineup on March 6th, 2015 is Fox Pictures' Fantastic Four, stylized as Fant4stic. Although Fox has produced two movies featuring the characters already, the newest flick is considered a complete reboot (not a L 17 Opinion remake, as it will not follow the same plot) and will center on the origin of the title group. The four heroes - Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, played by Miles Teller, Susan Storm/Invisible Woman, played by Kate Mara, Johnny Storm/Human Torch, played by Michael B. Jordan, and Benjamin Grimm/ The Thing, played by Jamie Bell -- gain their powers in an accident that leaves them stranded too close to a cosmic singularity. The major antagonist of the film will be Victor Domashev/Dr. Doom, an antisocial programmer with a violent slant. The plot is still unclear, and the first trailer was recently released and is available on YouTube. Following on May 1st is Marvel Studios' Avengers: Age of Ultron, which will once again feature the six major leads - Steve Rodgers/Captain America, the quintessential "All-American Boy" played by Chris Evans, Tony Stark/ Iron Man, Cap's foil portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., Thor, the god of thunder, played by Chris Hemsworth, Bruce Marvel's upcoming movies Banner/the Hulk portrayed by Mark Ruffalo, Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow played by Scarlett Johansson, and Clint Barton/ Hawkeye portrayed by Jeremy Renner. The plot centers on an AI called Ultron (voiced by James Spader) created by Stark in the Avengers' absence that goes rogue and begins targeting humans. The Avengers must overcome personal differences in order to stop what appears to be their greatest threat yet. The movie will introduce Paul Bettany, previously known as the voice of JARVIS, as the voice of android character Vision, Aaron Taylor-Johnson · as speedster Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver, and Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. Numerous trailers have been released and can be viewed on YouTube and other streaming media sites. The final chapter in the 2015 Marvel season will be released on November 6th - Marvel Studios' Ant-Man. Featuring Paul Rudd in the title role of Scott Lang, the film's plot remains unknown and no trailers have been released. In the movie, he is mentored by former Ant-Man Hank Pym (played by_Michael Douglas), whose daughter, Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) is aiding the villain Darren Cross/ Yellowjacket (Corey Stoll) in a takeover of Pym's company. Very little is known about any feature of this film, but rising excitement promises to make it a hit. As Marvel concludes Phase Two with Age of Ultron, prepare to launch yourself into a new lineup ofheroes, villains, and stories that will make this Marvel season unforgettable. A • @wilkesbeacon lb;J elyse.guziewicz@wilkes.edu s Charli XCX experiences commercial success with sophomore album By Eric Casey Staff Writer Charlotte Emma Aitchison, also known as Charli XCX, is a 22 year old pop music mastermind. Her age really doesn't mat- ter, it's the talent that does. There's been a lot of evolving in her short career span. "Sucker" is just another part o~her bright journey ahead. She was born in England, but now travels the world. Her first album" l4" was released on Myspace in 2008 funded by her parents, her third album "Sucker" was released on every format funded by Atlantic Records and Neon Gold Records. She started from the bottom ... and well...you know. After releasing her first album at age 14, if that actually counts as her first album, she then took a long break. She came back to the recording life around 2010/2011 to record her second album titled "True Romance" which got pretty good reviews upon it's release. It solidified her as some sort of Princess of Goth Pop, at least in my opinion! The album was pretty straightforward with a tone of an electropop feel throughout. Her songs echoed of previous heart- ache just like any other generic pop singer. However, with her dark tones and "witch house" vibes in the songs you can actually feel and get something out of the album. Between 2011 and 2013 she had toured with the likes of the Ting Tings, Ellie Goulding and Marina and the Diamonds. She had one minor hit with the 2013 song "SuperLove" which peaked at #62 on the UK Singles Chart. The album surprisingly only peaked at #85 on the UK Albums Chart. Charli slowly started building up some kind of cult following. However, it wasn't until she penned the lyrics for Icona Pop's song "I Love It" which features her on backing vocals. The sleeper hit of 2012/2013 reached #1 in the UK and #7 in the USA while also climbing the Top 10 in many other countries. Last summer she rose to greater fame by being featured on Iggy Azalea's smash hit "Fancy." That song would rule the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks. Charli's retro ' 80s sounding"Boom Clap" would be her first solo Top 10 hit in the states as it peaked at #8. It was the first single released from "The Fault in Our Stars"-soundtrack which gave it a driving force. In December her third album "Sucker" was released in the states. It debuted at #28 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart selling nearly 29,000 copies in its first week. It is premature to see if this album will prove to be a success or not. It depends if "Break the Rules'-', the second single, can perform well. It has only peaked at #91 on the Hot 100 and #27 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. She has also released a third single titled "Doing It" featuring Rita Ora. Her new album dabbles in punk pop and punk rock, while still keeping that mysterious dark personality. In a recent magazine interview she mentioned that she wrote the album for girls and wanted to give them ·a "sense of empowerment." The "middle fingers in the air like you just don't care" attitude seems to be paying off. It gives her an edge for sure. It's like the ultimate antimusic industry record. For instance, the main chorus "Well, f-you, sucker!" from the opening track "Sucker" is definitely for the haters who doubted her from the beginning. The song is probably the greatest opening track on a pop album ever. "Break the Rules" contains lyrics you can't help relating to. "Going to the discotheque, getting high and getting wrecked, I don't wanna go to school / I just wanna break the rules!" "London Queen" is very much ' 80s punk sprinkled with some new wave on top. "Breaking Up" is a fun short song with a very vintage looking music video that feels like 1950s meets 2015. "Gold Coins" and "Doing It"_are not so much in your face like the opening tracks, but still very nice. "Body of My Own" picks up with another catchy chorus. "Cause I'm gone, so high I got my darkness, I'm into myself, don't need you." "Famous" is a typical "night out with the girl friend causing havoc" song. "Weren't invited but we're feelin' so outrageous, just like we're famous." "Hanging Around" has a groovy classic pop rock sound influence in their. The last three tracks sound like leftovers from her second album, and should have been left off this album. Aside from that, this is one of the best pop albums made in the past ten years. Truly a future classic! I give it 4 ½ stars out of 5. A @wilkesbeacon U:J eric.casey@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - February 3, 2015 18 Opinion NFL Pro.Bowl: prestiguous to ludicrous By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor It is a sad thing to see, but the NFL Pro Bowl has officially become a joke to the league. As this year's game was filled with average players, no kick-offs, no blitzing, soft tackling and wrap-ups, I think it is finally time to declare the Pro Bowl as a nonprestigious event. Let's rewind. The Pro Bowl has been around for quite some time, dating back to 1938 in fact. The concept of an all-star game in the NFL would the best players from each division go head-to-head in a best of the best game, providing great entertainment for its fans. If a player was selected to the Pro Bowl, it would mean they are the best in the league at their position, a franchise player, elite, so on and so forth. The Pro Bowl was always something players looked forward to, until things started going downhill. From 1980 to 2009, the Pro Bowl was notorious for being held in the getaway vacation land of Hawaii. That too is one of the reasons players enjoyed the game so much. Not only are you voted as one of the best, but you can bring your family and friends on a nice vacation to Hawaii after the long season has ended. Relaxation at its best. However, in 2010, the Pro Bowl was played in Miami. Also, the game was held a week before the Super Bowl, when it has always been a week after. The change wasn't welcomed to say the least. In 2011, the game was played again in Hawaii, but the happiness was short-lived. The 2012 Pro Bowl was met with intense criticism from fans all around the world. The game was essentially flag football. Players were not tackling, rushing the passer, or putting any effort into the game. This game was looked at as a major downfall, when a "jogging" pace was set from the beginning. Rightfully so, fans were angry. Fans from all around the world were paying top money to fly to Hawaii and pay for tickets to watch this game. NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell addressed the issue and stated that if the game was not played as it should, then he would do away with it all together. Since then, the format has changed drastically. Last year was the first year · the AFC vs NFC format was changed to a "fantasy draft." Former players Jerry Rice and Deidn Sanders headlines as alumni team captains and got to pick players they wanted, much • Courtesy of Creative Commons Pictured: Michael Irvin holding the Pro Bowl trophy as Team Irvin comes away with the win over Team Carter in a 32-28 victory. Bowl. like fantasy draft style. Of course, this sort of change is drastic. A The change was something new, and was player was not even tackled until the 7-minute actually welcomed by the players. Here we are now, 2015, and things h,ave . mark in the first quarter, due to players walking out of bounds, or surrendering to a turned around yet again. The Pro Bowl was played in Arizona, the wrap-up. Fans booed loudly, and rightfully site of this year's Super Bowl. This was an so. And I didn't even mention the biggest flaw obvious choice by the NFL to save money, as in the Pro Bowl, the players. if they didn't already have enough. As I mentioned earlier, being named to the The fantasy draft style was again used, with alumni captains Cris Carter and Michael Pro Bowl was something prestigious. Lately, Irvin. However, some of the bigger changes the top players in the league would back out to avoid injury, back out because they simply were the rules. No motion or shifting on offense, defense didn't want to play, or back out because they MUST run 4-3, no blitzing, no kick-offs, are in the Super Bowl. That leaves mediocre players getting the no blocking on field goal or punts, clock stops after each play and resumes once the Pro Bowl nod, like Andy Dalton. Yup, Andy Dalton was in the Pro Bowl. ball is set, possession changes after first and third quarter. .. these are just some of the Let that sink in. It is surely a sad sight to see. After all the many changes that were made iri the Pro changes in the past, one of the most fun and entertaining events in the NFL is slowly coming to an end and is quite-frankly a joke. We miss the intensity. We miss the passion. We miss the skills competitions and drills the players would take part in during the event that all added to the hype. We miss the Pro Bowl, the way it should be played. The NFL has stated the game will permanently return to Hawaii in 2016. However, Rodger Goodell, how long until you make this league into flag football and Geno Smith gets voted in? In my opinion, it's only time. @wilkesbeacon "- frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu �Women's Basketball comes up short in loss to King's point lead with under twenty seconds to play to seal the road conference victory. Stambone finished with a team-high 20 points going a perfect 11-for-11 from the foul line in the defeat. "It was definitely a tough loss for us," Stambone said. "It was a great game that went back and forth and unforunatley we couldn't come up with the win but wdll.l get them on their home court." Smelas followed with 18 points and five rebounds, while Cara Basile added nine tallies and seven boards. The Lady Colonels were also without starting power forward Chelsea Brown who is a key part to the lineup. "Each game will be a fight the rest of the way," Brown said. "Going into the second round of games I think we know what to expect now and can improve on the things we did the first time." By J.T. Keer Sports Writer Elena Stambone and Chelsea Smelas combined for 38 of Wilkes' 59 points but that was not enough for the Colonels. Cross-town rival King's College would go on to outscore the Lady Colonels by ten in the second half on way to a 68-59 Freedom Conference victory Wednesday night in the Marts Center. Wilkes slips to 7-9 overall and 2-5 in league games following the loss while King's improves to 8-10 overall and 4-3 in Freedom contests. Wilkes took a 29-28 lead into the break in a back-and-forth first half of action. Four straight free throws from Stambone and a jumper from Smelas with just under a minute to play gave the hosts a one-point advantage at the half. A 12-6 run over the first seven minutes of the second half put King's ahead by its largest margin of the game, 42-35, with 13:05 left. Wilkes cut into the King's lead and following two more free throws and a transition score from Stambone tied the Elena Stambone drives to the basket for Wilkes. game at 48 with 5 :28 remaining. More free throws from Stambone and Smelas kept the Lady Colonels ahead 52-50 The Beacon/Gabby Galinski with just under four minutes on the clock. King's then answered with a decisive 7-0 run over the next three minutes to take a seven @wifkesbeacon johnathan.keer@wifkes.edu Wrestling team finishes third in MAC Championship By Brandon Gubitosa Sports Editor Ten Colonels earned top four finishes at the 2015 MAC --Conference championship, and the Wilkes wrestling team went on to finish third. The team finished with 73 total points, 51 points behind second place Messiah College. This year's MAC champion went on to finish with 125.5 team points. This was Delaware Valley's first MAC championship since 2006, as wrestling was not sponsored by the MAC from 2007 to 2013. Four of the ten Wilkes wresters who finished in the top four were the runner ups of their weight class. Freshman Matthew Grossman finished second in the 133 lb weight class. Grossman started off by pinning Messiah's Daniel Rodriguez and Hunter Harris on his way to the finals. In the championship round, Grossman went on to fall 3-2 in a match, despite leading for the majority of the match. Seniors Sean Lombardi and Dave Oberrender both finished as runner up in their weight classes. Lombardi started off the day with an 11-8 win over Messiah's Josh Toal. He went on to defeat Howard Kilpatrick of King's College and went on to the title match. In the finals, the senior came up short in a match fought hard against Larry Cannon of Messiah. Oberrender earned a win in the opening round, and then advanced to the finals with a 7-4 decision over his opponent. Unfortunately, he came up just short and was defeated by Zach Roseberry of Delaware Valley. Junior Kyle Diesel was the fourth Wilkes wrestler to finish as the runner up. The Colonels entered the match ranked 13th overall in the nation. After it was all set and done the Colonels dropped to 20th overall in the nation and look to bounce back in the next couple of matches as they prepare for Eastern Regionals on March 1st. l"'t/.?)wifkesbeacon . W::Jbrandon.gubitosa@wifkes.edu Matthew Grossman pins his opponent. Courtesy of gowilkesu.com r �The Beacon - February 3, 2015 Sports 20 \ .l- • An army of colonels wearing white to support the men's basketball team last Wednesday. The Beacon/Purvit Patel Men's Basketball pulls off the upset against rival King's By Danny Van Brunt Sports Writer The Wilkes Men's Basketball team won a nail-biting game against King's College at the Marts Center on Wednesday, January 28. Wilkes started off the game strong as they went on to score the first three baskets of the game to give them a commanding 6-0 lead. The first half was a hard-fought battle while both teams were going back and forth at it. At the end of the first half, the Colonels were down by one as King's went on to complete two foul shots ending the first half taking the lead over Wilkes 25-24. The Monarchs came out strong to start off the second half. The crowd erupted when Wilkes fought back from behind, gaining a strong lead over Kings at 52-45, with just five minutes left in the game. Wilkes ended the game victorious with a score of 59-54. Junior guard Alec Wizar led all scorers with - 19 points while draining five three-pointers. Teammate Cameron Hinkel scored 11 points to go along with his six rebounds. Brunner chipped in at 10 points and five boards. The Colonels sit 9-9 on the season and improve to 4-3 in the Freedom Conference. The Monarchs slip to 10-8 overall with the loss and 3-4 in the Freedom Conference. The first two-hundred fans were given a free white basketball t-shirt to encourage the game's theme, "White-Out." The immense crowd provided encouragement through loud applause and cheers for the team's success. Members of the ROTC stood in the center of gym, in uniform, during the playing of the StarSpangled Banner. At halftime, the Cheerleaders preformed first followed by the Dance Team. The Wilkes 2013 Freedom Conference Field Hockey Champions where then presented with their rings. The Colonels look forward to the upcoming conference games, four home games left on 2/4 vs. Eastern University, 2/7 vs. Misericordia University, 2/14 vs. Delaware Valley College, and 2/17 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson College. f"'I @wilkesbeacon l.:::J daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Tyler Jackson dribbles the ball down the court The Beacon/Purvit Patel �. 21 The Colonel shows off his Wilkes pride Alyssa Schuler holds up a sign during a cheer routine The Colonels huddle up before the game against cross-town rival King's College Fans heckle the kings player as he prepares to pass in the ball All Photos: The Beacon/Purvit Patel r �_J .. The Beacon - February 3, 2015 �r �_J re~,: zza the legendary taste 1»e lffl" !Jtis.11Jea $/ l..!:)c:til FO!::J-!l Ile ben Is dlocat/SDIICed Best Deals in Town! ottopizzapa.com menu of Piz- (570) 331.321s Delivery to Wilkes campus! Subs, MONDAYS 1 Regular 12" Pizza w/1 Topping just $4.99! 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2015 February 3rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 February 3 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7338444b1a572dd4eea7e02ceb8e5b1b.pdf cc8aa416a7164b2c3b95aba6eb83ebbf PDF Text Text L r �_J Beacon Briefs Adventures in Reading Program to Begin on Feb. 18 The Wilkes University School of Education is sponsoring Adventures in Reading, an after-school reading program for children in grades Pre-K through five. Teacher Education candidates will present innovative learning opportunities across the content areas with a focus on vocabulary and comprehension enrichment. The series of seven sessions, which is free of charge, begins on Wed. Feb. 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. on the second floor of Breiseth Hall. Contact Dr. Diane Polachek at diane.polachek@ wilkes.edu for more information and registration forms. Social Media D Advertising'%Di ,,0 SEC News ! , LA&E - J:,licole Opinion - Frank Pass Sports - Brandotihu 41k Sexual Jeopardy Program The BACCHUS Club is sponsoring a program called "Sexual Jeopardy" on Tues. Feb. 3 from 9 tolO p.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. They are looking for student, staff and faculty to participate in 4 teams with 5 participants per team. There will be a question/answer exchange. Contact Health Services at ext. 4730 to participate. Prizes will be distributed to the winning team. Guest Speaker Adam Nordfors - Presentation on Energy Flow in Landscapes Featuring Bowman's Creek Restoration Adam Nordfors of Nordfors Environmental Design will present at 11 a.m. on Jan. 27 in Cohen 102 on Energy Flow in Landscapes featuring the Bowman's Creek Restoration Project. Recognize an Innovative and Non-traditional Teacher and Advisor Awards Every year the Teacher Recognition Effectiveness Committee (TREC) asks students to nominate instructors and advisors who have made an impact on their education by nominating them for the Innovative and Non-traditional Teaching Award as well as the Outstanding Advisor Award. To nominate an instructor and an advisor, students can fill out the electronic ballot link below by giving the individuals name and a brief reason as to why this person deserves this award and submit it. Electronic form link: http:/ /goo.gl/forms/8ZQu66AABP White Out Wilkes vs Kings White Out on Jan. 28. Women's basketball at 6 p.m. and men's basketball at 8 .m. at the Marts Gym. Free shirts at 7:30. Job Opportunities for Young Educators in the Lehman/ Dallas Area The Lake Lehman Early Learning Center and Before/After School Age Programs is reaching out to local colleges and universities to find education majors that are looking to make a difference in the lives of children and gain education and teaching experience as well. Any interested candidates can apply at www.hildebrandtlc.com SG notes: fund requests; Vagina Monologues, PBL/FBLA By Taylor Ryan Staff Writer In the second meeting of the semester, Wilkes University's Student Government had some old business to review as well as new events coming up. The Vagina Monologues is a show that is put on every year on Valentine's Day weekend. This show is a show dedicated to raising money and awareness for the violence against women and girls across the world. Jennifer Magnotta, the representative for the Vagina Monologues this year has requested $1,000 towards this show. This money will be used to help put on the show as well as allow students free admission. The final vote takes place in the next meeting. Student Government also heard for the PBL/FBLA group. This group will be in attendance of the yearly State Leadership Conference at Harrisburg Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on April 10-12. The group has requested $2,000 to cover the registration fee for the 25 members that will be in attendance. This leadership conference will provide the students with workshops, training seminars and networking opportunities. If a student places at this event they will have to opportunity to continue on to the National Leadership Conference over the summer. Student government will cast their final vote in the next meeting. Next Wednesday is the Wilkes vs. Kings Women and Men's basketball games. Student government will be handing out tshirts at the Men's game. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report. The current budget is as follows: All college: $216.72, General Funds: $12,500.00, Conference: $5,000.00 and Spirit: $2,000.00 for a total of: $66,586.37. ~ @wilkesbeacon lt:1 taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu .•........... , $- �The Beacon - January 27, 2015 News 3 Saying goodbye to a Colonel; family, campus community reflects on life of ''Eddie" Elgonitis By Sarah Bedford News Editor The Wilkes University campus community said goodbye to a longtime Colonel on Jan. 9. Edward Elgonitis, 76, affectionately called Eddie by students, faculty and staff, passed away following an illness. Those who knew Eddie described him as having a "larger than life" personality. Eddie was employed by Wilkes for roughly 40 years first in the maintenance department and after retirement, returned to the university in Sept. 2004 part time working in the mail room where he interacted with many students. James Yeninas, the university's mailroom supervisor, explained that Eddie was able to connect with students in such a way that made him unique. "I think it's because he took an interest in them;' Yeninas said. "He knew lots of them by name, what their major was, what activities or clubs they were in but most of all he made them laugh. He would joke with them, tease them and I think in general just brightened they daf' Head Football Coach Trey Brown found that Eddie had a similar effect even among staff, poking fun at Assistant Head Coach Matthew DiBernardo. Brown recalled Eddie saying, 'J\11 your cqaches are great, but keep this guy (DiBernardo) out of here;' he explained, laughing. A loyal supporter of Wilkes athletic events, Eddie, pictured above with family, w91s an avid supporter of WIikes athletics, attending every home game this past fall according to Head Football Coach Trey Brown. Eddie could be found "on the hlll" as a stable fixture during the game. This type of fan was something Brown had not seen at other universities as Eddie had truly been a "one of a kind" Individual. All Photos Courtesy of Elgonitis Family Taryn Talacka, niece, explained that her uncle's large heart and lively personality Is what she will remember most about him. "At every family gathering we had, Eddie's favorite thing to do was lead the chicken dance," Talacka said. "He would stand In the middle of a circle made up of his family, and he would lead the whole dance ... I think that's how I'll always remember him, as the life of the party." Eddie could be found "on the hill" at most small lessons that Eddie taught me or the home football games, according to Brown. survivor lap that I was able to push him "My time with Eddie was short ... every around in the wheelchair;' Drebot said. time I would go into the SUB I would come "He was always such a happy man and that by the second floor to talk;' Brown said. "He brushed off on everyone that he came into contact with:' was excited to see someone stopping by:' Taryn Talacka, Eddie's niece, shared Along with athletics, Eddie also supported Wilkes Relay for Life for the American similar sentiments about his kindness and enthusiasm saying, "His heart had no Cancer Society. Bethany Sharpless, pharmacy, has worked boundaries" and at family affairs, he was closely ,with the university's Relay for Life "always the life of the party" leading the "chicken dance''. event and grew close to Eddie as well. "Eddie was a very important part of Relay Talacka explained that Eddie never needed the last few years, and will be a huge hole in to bring up his love of the university as his our hearts as this year's event comes up:' Colonel pride was always in step. "He didn't have to mention Wilkes--the Jenn Schlegel, elementary education, and Jessica Drebot, criminology, shared some of university was written all over him. He wore their memories of Eddie from the event as Wilkes shirts and sweatshirts every day. I don't think I ever saw him wear anything well. "My favorite Relay memory of Eddie was else. He truly loved the school, students, and always his survivor laps;' explained Schlegel. faculty. He wore Wilkes clothing with pride!" The univerjity will hold a memorial "He was always giving everyone a high-five or a fist bump as he made a lap. He always service at 11:15 a.m. on Jan. 29 in the Henry had a smile on his face. Last year for Relay . Student Center Ballroom. Anyone who has Eddie also shared his story with us at the photos of Eddie is welcome to send them Survivor Ceremony and he brought me to to Melissa Howells, melissa.howells@wilkes. · tears. Eddie truly was a wonderful man and edu to include in a display. he will be missed at Relay this year:' "Having Eddie as one of the survivor speakers last year was especially meaningful @wilkesbeacon to me because he meant so much to the sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Wilkes community. I can never forget the r �_J The Beacon - January 27, 2015 4 News Profile of a Professor: Dr. Karen Frantz-Fry, education By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer Part of the promise of the Teacher Education Program at Wilkes University is that faculty members in the department will take huge steps in preparing students for a successful career in teaching through dynamic, comprehensive programs. Dr. Karen Frantz-Fry, Assistant Education Professor, is no exception to this standard. Frantz-Fry grew up in central Pennsylvania and wanted to teach ever since she could remember. At first, her career choice was specific because she wanted only to teach deaf individuals. However, an experience in high school allowed her to expand her interest area. Her high school had a program that allowed students to go into a special needs classroom and assist the teacher. She went in as a volunteer during her study halls. The work she did with those students is what helped Frantz-Fry narrow down, and at the same time expand, her decision to teach not only deaf students, but also students with special needs. The inspiration for her career can be traced right back to the students and the teacher of that classroom. While talking about the students she stated, "the way that they reacted when they grasped something is the piece that I still grab hold of today. Even if it just happened with one child, one time, in a whole year, that's what kept me moving forward:' After high school, Frantz-Fry attended Bloomsburg University, which is where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Mentally and Physically Handicapped and her Masters Degree in Behavior Disorders. She also received her certification as Reading Specialist and Special Education Supervisor from Bloomsburg. She earned her Administrative Principal Certification from Bucknell University. She received her students to college students?" One thing she immediately picked up on was that if she had concerns about a student in a public school setting, she could just call the parents. In college, students are adults so any concerns would need to be brought up to the student. The motivation to learn is also much different. In public schools, students have to be there. In college, students choose to be there. There is clearly a much higher motivation level to learn and succeed in life. One thing that she didn't realize was the fact that many freshmen still need someone else's guidance even though they are adults. She needed to think about the fact that there are so many adjustments going on in freshman year, and students need to be helped so they can become successful. On campus, Frantz-Fry is the advisor for the Education Honor Society, Kappa Delta The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Pi. To be a member, students must meet all the requirements of the teacher education Frantz-Fry explalned that working with special needs students was an program, pass the PAPA/PRAXIS core Inspiring experience. "The way that they reacted when they grasped tests, and have a 3.4 overall GPA or higher. something Is the P,lece that I still grab hold of today." They are planning an induction ceremony doctorate through Marywood University in "How can I impact lives and give them a for March of this year. She urges education Human Development with a concentration more fulfilling opportunity for life, if I have students to get involved with the society, spread the word to others, and contact her if in Education Administration. any piece in that?" Frantz-Fry's first job was at an Intermediate When discussing why she left the district you need more information. Not only is Frantz-Fry passionate about she said, "I did not leave because I felt like Unit were she taught the very first, high school level emotional support class. After I needed to get out. I left because another teaching and helping students to reach their one semester, she was hired at a new job in opportunity opened for me, and that was full potential. She is also very passionate about Wilkes University. To end, she said, Wilkes:' the public school system. She worked there for 34 years. Sixteen of those years were spent Frantz-Fry retired for just one week before "I love it here. I love my job. I love my teaching various levels of special education beginning her job at Wilkes. This is because colleagues and working with them and I in elementary, middle, and high school. For she left her job at the public school at the love the students. So, there's never been one the remaining 17 years, Frantz-Fry was the last possible minute. At Wilkes, Frantz-Fry moment of regret in making this decision. Director of Special Programs. teaches numerous courses, most of which I'm very happy here:' She went from teaching students to an deal with special education They include ED 180, EDSP 210, 225, 226, 227, 302, and ED administrative position for a very good reason. As a teacher, she felt that she 652. Frantz-Fry was asked to reflect on the impacted less students compared to a @wilkesbeacon question, "What were differeD;ces you noticed program director. As director she felt that jennifer.baron 7@wilkes.edu she impacted more lives, which she was all when it came to teaching public school about. She said it answered her question of, Wilkes students to travel to Arctic Circle in June; Toolik Lake study Byiabby Glinski News Photographer Dr. Ned Fetcher and chosen Wilkes students will be traveling to the Arctic Circle in June 2015 to conduct a study on the changing climate in the Alaskan tundra. A $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation will allow Ned Fetcher, coordinator of the Institute for Environmental Science and Sustainability at Wilkes University, and several Wilkes undergraduates to study at the Toolik Lake Field Station. will The Wilkes undergraduates participate as field assistants on the team to study the effects of the changing climate on tussock cottongrass. They will be installing warming chambers around the cottongrass to study the effect of a warmer climate on the growth of the plants. The project will have a broad impact on science beyond the research results in the Alaskan climate. The patterns observed in the tundra are expected to appear later in other ecosystems. The results of the project may serve as an indicator of the potential effects of adaptation of plants to climate change. Wilkes will be in coordination with Jianwu Tang of the Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biology Laboratory at Woods Hole, Mass., and Michael Moody of the University of Texas. Fetcher and Moody will study the genetic factors that lead the plant adaptation in a separate part of the study. Genetic markers will be used to determine patterns of genetic diversity and gene flow for regions of the tussock cottongrass. The results will provide important insight on the ability of the cottongrass to adapt to a warming climate change. The project branches on an earlier study in 1980, by Fetcher and his colleagues on the tussock cottongrass. The earlier project involved reciprocal translocation; moving the cottongrass from the colder tundra climate to the southern Alaska climates and vice versa to study the adaptation of the plants. Since the initial experiment, Fetcher traveled to the Alaskan tundra four times between 2009 and 2012. The Wilkes students will be staying at the Toolik Lake Field Station for a ten week period. They will be living in the dorms provided and attend classes and instruction on the research. The undergraduate students will be selected for the project through an application process. @wilkesbeacon gabrie//e.glinski@wilkes.edu "' �The Beacon - January 27, 2015 5 News The Fallbacks of Free Speech: The World Reacts to the Charlie Hebdo Attacks By Pat Walther Assistant News Editor The morning of January 7 was like any other in Paris, France. The streets bustled with pedestrians on their lunch hour. Traffic echoed through the boulevards and avenues. The bitter wind chill made scarves a necessity for anybody wishing to remain warm within the concrete canyons of the historic city. Without warning or precedent, two masked men entered the offices of France's sometimes offensive, sometimes profane satirical newspaper, Charlie Hebdo, from the frozen streets. By the time their work was done, twelve people would be dead and eleven others would be wounded. Charlie Hebdo was famous in France for their highly-controversial cartoons, which included various depictions of the Prophet Muhammad. Publishing and actively producing images of Muhammad, as well as making fun of him, may warrant a literal death-sentence to some of the more extreme Islamic groups. In the aftermath of the attack, French nationalism was at an all-time high. Dr. Andreea Maierean, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science at Wilkes University, commented, "For the first time since the parade that marked the liberation of Paris on August 26, 1944, millions of people gathered on the streets of the French capital. On January 12, influential world leaders joined 3.7 million people participating in the anti-terrorism rallies in Paris and in most French cities:' As millions marched in solidarity, a single question emerged across the free world. Does free speech have limits? Dr. Kyle Kreider, Associate Professor of Political Science at Wilkes, says yes, "There have always been limitations on free speech, in both Europe and America. In the U.S., however, limitations are fewer because of the First Amendment's protection of free Col!rtesy of Valentina Cala Millions marched across Europe in support of free speech following the shootings at the office of French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. speech. Even with our expansive protections for free speech, our courts have consistently upheld various limitations on free speech:' Kreider further adds, "However, our laws have granted the maximum protection to political speech:' The material in Charlie Hebdo would be considered political speech under US law, Kreider states. Pope Francis, in response to the attacks, implied that Charlie Hebdo was not completely innocent. In a statement from January 15, the Pope said, "You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faith of others. You cannot make fun of the faith of others:' Many have blamed the Charlie Hebdo shootings on the insensitive subject matter of the magazine. Dr. Maierean states, "In my view, we should not look for the one controversial drawing or subject matter that inspired the :violence. The perpetrators do not need a rational motive:' By rationalizing the motive of the attackers, the acts of murder that were committed become wrongfully justified, setting a dangerous precedent for future attacks, she says. Maierean adds, "Rather than focusing on a possible spark that started the attacks, we should try to analyze and understand the deeply rooted causes of fundainentalism. We can only get closer to eradicating this phenomenon by focusing on prevention and by closely monitoring the regions of the world where it originates:' Following the terrorist attack, approval ratings for France's president, Francois Hollande, and the French government, skyrocketed. Maierean says these results are to be expected, "This trend reminds us of what happened in the aftermath of 9/11, when studies reported a significant growth in popular trust in government. We should however interpret these numbers with a healthy degree of skepticism:' Maierean adds, "Such views expressed in moments of crisis might be more indicative gf what citizens hope and wish their government would do, rather than assess the actions implemented. The important test for the French institutions will be to maintain and improve this popular support over time and to prevent such attacks from ever happening again:' These attacks which rocked France will not soon be forgotten. The dialogue brought up about the limitations of free speech is not one which will conclude clearly. As for how the world will change in the wake of these acts, only time will tell. Editor's note: The Beacon staff decided to not run the picture of the Prophet Muhammad from the most recent edition of Charlie Hebda in respect for the customs of the Islamic religion. @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu Spreading awareness with armchair activism By Pat Walther Assistant News Editor The internet is a platform for all who have something to say. It gives equal voice to average citizens as it does world leaders. As the digital age progresses, more and more people have taken to the web to attempt something few can ever dream to do: change the world. Internet activism, also called slacktivism, is the act of using any means necessary online to further a cause or idea. With millions of hits on social media every day, it is hard to find a better place to increase awarness about a particular issue. Nicholas Stauffer, a pharmacy major from Wilkes University, is head of the Smoke-Free Wilkes Campaign. "Smoke-Free Wilkes is working for dedicated and enforced smoking areas on campus as well as making smoking cessation resources more available to Wilkes students and staff who would like help quitting:' Stauffer says Stauffer added, "The Internet has become an integral part of today's society. Everything is on the Internet these days; it's where people look for information. I don't think that people would have taken the Smoke-Free Wilkes initiative seriously if it weren't for our presence online:' Though Stauffer found success online, internet activism isn't without its critics. A scientific study conducted by Kevin Lewis, Kurt Gray and Jens Meierhenrich entitled "The Structure of Online Activism'' came to the conclusion that digital activism just did not work. In the study, the researchers tracked the progress of the Save Darfur campaign on Facebook. Though the study found that 1.2 million people liked the page and posted on it, "the vast majority of Cause members recruited no one else into the Cause and contributed no money to it - suggesting that in the case of the Save Darfur campaign, Facebook conjured an illusion of activism rather than facilitating the real thing:' Whether armchair activism works or not is up for debate, but nobody can argue that a click, a like, a retweet or a share could have broader meaning than we think. @wilkesbeacon pa trick.walther@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - January 27, 2015 News 6 What'JOU mls&ad over break A recap of happenings in Wilkes-Barre "Toys for Tots" donors given!'Jiogle Bells 1014,.,. tickets .. 'Ih0$e who"oon~ to toys for,Tot&at ~ol)egan Sun ,Nena on Dec. 17 were given a gift of their own. Those individuals were~ concert tickets to the "Tingle Bells 2014" concert which was held on Dec. 20. Fo1'fner hospital~. making way for loadingd.otk . tin was tom downas part..of$12 d the property is 'IhefortnerGeisinge.r South . millio11;,tenovations. 'Ihebull~ . ' · ~::::·1'8llsarufdear •.•: ~yeat, new~~ M . :.~ 4 Starting' New Year's d..\y; a state and ·fedt,r,al ~ tax, was. implemented .i n,Pa which 1cconms for ~ut 70.cents.rr gal\on at~ PU!\lP· 'Ihe tu wiJ1. helpswith costs associated Wth highwayand,~ger~•ir. · Wilkes Uiliversity lit M~ guduatesmt MBA students Three students graduated with their master's degre.es in ceremony at the Mesa Arts Center, on Jan. 13 at the Wilkes Mesa campus. Diplomas were presented by Wilkes President Patrick F. Leahy. 1he Hon. Scott Smith, former mayor of the City of Mesa, was the keynote speaker. Wtlkes University partners to help students SHINE Wilkes University will be the educational host for Luzerne County SHINE, an after school program aimed at imptoving educational opportunities for schoolchildren in the county. Maslow Faculty Reading Series Wilkes University's Maslow Faculty Reading Series was held nightly from Jan. 4 to Jan. 9 in the Barnes & Noble Bookstore with subsequent readings at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center . The series, which was part of the Jan. residency for the University's Graduate Creative Writing Program, featured readings by faculty and alumni of the program. , Alumnus Jay Sidhu named ·most admired CEO by Philadelphia Business Journal Wilkes University alumnus Jay S. Sidhu, CEO of Customers Bancorp, has been honored by Philadelphia Business Journal with its Most Admired CBOs award. 1he University's Jay S. Sidhu School of Bu.siness and Leadership i$ named for Sidhu, who is a 1973 MBA graduate of Wilkes. I-. it aJ lfave a.newsworthy stocyfrom your break? Send it to us! Contact News editor,"Sarah Bedford, sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu g, gi Tl th ffii M, Th COi tea . / �The Beacon - January 27, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu Service with a smile not always easy: Adeclassified look into the associate and customer relationship By Justin Topa Life, A&E Assistant Editor After a video of a car dealership berating their pizza delivery driver went viral, some at Wilkes University are reminded of the real-life situations they have faced working in the service industry. Last week, a video of the interaction between a pizza driver and several car dealership employees made national news after thousands online expressed outrage for the way the driver was treated. The driver was forced to return what he thought was a tip, given the nature of the extra bills handed to him. The extra amount totaled about seven dollars. When the driver went to return the cash, he was approached with sneering comments and threats of physical violence for attempting to 'steal' from them. Although the car dealership denies ~ ploading the video, the footage is from their own security cameras and was originally posted with the title "irate pizza driver:' Kathryn Roshong, a senior English major at Wilkes, recalls some similar situations during her time working for a large-chain grocery store. After working in the store for nearly two years as a cashier, she is no longer a stranger to the cruelty some customers may have. Roshong, who said she took the job in ordei; to afford living off-campus, has seen a number of customers she describes as less-than-perfect. One frequent patron in particular stands out to the Wilkes senior as someone consistently cruel and unusual to her and her co-workers. "He would enter my line and try to brush up against me;' explained Roshong. "He'd call me 'baby' and things like that and it was not okaf' The customer's behavior did not end Se~vice Industry Survival Tips Courtesy of Youtube Jarrid Tansey, a pizza delivery driver, as he Is being verbally abused by staff of a Massachussetts car dealership. The image Is a part of a viral video which was filmed using the car dealership's own security cameras. there, however. He has made attempts to fight with the employees after their shifts for, what Roshong explained, "looking at him the wrong waf' Roshong also remembers an encounter with another customer, in which she was called a variety of unpleasant names for placing tomatoes in the same bag as tortillas. According to Roshong, the customer demanded the manager make Roshong apologize. Roshong had a number of stories in which customers made her feel uncomfortable. She has become accustomed to these situations and has developed habits for handling them. "If it gets bad enough, I'll turn to coworkers to talk about the situation;' Roshong shared. "Some situations call for me talking things out with my manager, though. At the end of the day, you really just have to be able to laugh and shrug it off. It's a part of the job:' She also added that the there are plenty • Use your smlle for every sit uation; good, bad or weird. • Be proud. Not all people can do what you do. • Have fun. The customers don't · control your happiness, you do. • Don't take your work home with you. of nice, cheerful customers to balance any negative experiences and that she does, in fact, enjoy her job. Though the ~elivery driver was given more than $30,000 in tips from outraged online viewers, there is an entire world of other people who deal with customers. This viral video may serve as a reminder of the karma that awaits those who abuse the associate-customer relationship. @wi/kesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - January 27, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment A slice of com ■ ■ The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees The line for Pizza Wars reached across the Henry Student Center last Thursday. Pizza Wars was a WUPB event. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees There were six different pizza places represented at Pizza Wars. Seen above Is number 4: Grotto's Pizza. 8 WUPB The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees WUPB members Karissa Hensel, Grace Sanzalone, Jenna Graziano and Sydney Calkins helped hand out the pizza. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Students and participants gathered around for a group photo with some empty pizza boxes. �The Beacon - January 27, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Michelle Kuzma: Life as a Resident Assistant By Annelise Przywara Contributing Writer Walk into University Towers, take the elevator to the ninth floor, walk to the end of the hallway and knock on the door of room number 970. Michelle Kuzma, a Wilkes University senior pharmacy major, will answer. She isn't the stereotypical P2 student submersed in books, labs and organic chemistry equations. Instead, she has dedicated a large portion of her life at Wilkes to mentoring residents on campus as a Resident Assistant or RA. Michelle was born in Pittsburgh; however, she grew up and attended school in the small rural town of Penns Valley near State College. Her involvement with volunteer work at a veterinarian hospital played a role in her choosing pharmacy as a major. 'Tm really passionate about pharmacy;' she said. "In the future I hope to either specialize in a particular drug field or work in retail because I like interacting with people:' She is the only child of Terence and Donna Kuzma. Her father is a professor at Penn State University, where Michelle has taken several courses to gain credits for her pharmacy major at Wilkes. The family also has three dogs named Emma, Megan and Darcie. Michelle • raised Megan as a seeing eye dog for her senior project in high school. The dog has remained a part of the family ever since. This semester marks Michelle's third year as a RA at Wilkes. She was originally motivated to become a RA while touring the campus for the first time when she was still in high school. The fact that resident assistants had a room and bathroom to themselves was a primary attraction for Michelle. Not only was the personal space appealing, but she also wanted to help mentor other residents. "More than anything I wanted to be a role model for residents to look up to and respect;' Michelle said. "I also just wanted to make others' college experience as pleasant as possible by understanding some of the obstacles they may be facing:' Currently, Michelle is the RA on the ninth floor of University Towers. She Photo Courtesy of Michelle Kuzma Helping animals has always been a motivation for Michelle Kuzma. Kuzma has volunteered work at a veterinarian hospital. Shown above is Kuzma and her dog, Darcie. Darcie was originally a 4-H seeing eye puppy in training. began as a RA her sophomore year and in the past has been placed in Evans Hall and Catlin Hall. Placement is completely random. The Office of Resident Life typically tries to match an RA's personality to a group of residents; however, the resident assistant never has too much of a say as to which building they are assigned. This is Michelle's first year being a RA to a group of mostly upperclassmen. Meghan Kisela, a sophomore pharmacy major, is one of Michelle's residents in University Towers this semester. Meghan spoke highly of Michelle, saying that she is very bubbly, pleasant, and personable. "Every time I run into Michelle she's always is in a good mood and asks how I'm doing;' Meghan said. "She's helpful, too. When I needed help with organic chemistry I felt perfectly comfortable seeking her assistance:' Michelle explained the process of becoming a resident assistant. First, an application must be filled out. Any student who has lived on campus for a year has the opportunity to apply. Then, applicants must write mini essays and obtain two letters of recommendation from other resident assistants on campus. In February, applicants participate in group process, which includes interactive activities with other resident assistants. The process concludes with an interview held by the director and assistant director of residence life. Jamie Miller, assistant director of residence life at Wilkes, explained that there isn't a particular type of person they look for when selecting resident assistants. "We hire young women and men who are well-rounded, would be a good fit with our returning staff and would serve as role models for our resident population;' Miller said. "The major qualities we look for in a candidate are maturity, knowledge and academic success:' In Michelle's opinion, one of the primary responsibilities of being a RA is insuring the safety and well being of the residents. Also, as a RA, Michelle is responsible for 20 hours of desk duty, completing two to three rounds during the semester, being on call, hosting programs, and creating a bulletin board every month. According to the Wilkes University website, "Resident assistants serve as tremendous resources and have been trained to assist students in a wide variety of situations:' Michelle does not find the job to be overly demanding. She uses her position to meet new people and gain experiences with different personality types. "It has become a part of my life;' she said. "Being a RA has enabled me to develop great leadership and personal skills. I will definitely be a RA for the rest of my time at Wilkes:' @wilkesbeacon annelise.przywara@wilkes.edu r �~ The Beacon - January 27, 2015 . Filling a spiritual void: Christian Fellowship Club By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor Where do Wilkes students find religious faith? Wilkes holds a non-denominational stance in regard to providing an education for its students, but that doesn't keep the institution from hosting an array of different programs and events for students to learn about faith. One such organization is the Christian Fellowship Club. "The purpose of the club is to reach out to the Wilkes student body and provide a positive atmosphere for students who desire to learn more or strengthen their Christian faith;' pharmacy maj or Tristram Ford, copresident of the Christian Fellowship Club, said. College is a stressful time in which many students seek a higher being to confide in. Ford said, "The decisions students make in social settings due to peer pressure are often detrimental to their well being. Christian Fellowship Club, CFC, provides a comfortable atmosphere for all students to come and be themselves, build friendships and be encouraged:' The club meets twice a week; once for bible study on Tuesdays at noon in Gies Hall in the Dorothy Dixon Darte Center and again on Sundays for a mass. Most of the group members attend Restored Church on Franklin St. in Wilkes Barre. CFC is also very active on campus and with the surrounding community. "My favorite part is t4e activities we do on campus. Such as giving out school supplies at the beginning of the year, cookies at 10 Life, Arts & Entertamment Courtesy of Tristram Ford CFC at Club day In the fall. From left: Dylan Smith, Tristram Ford, Jeremy MIiier and Amanda Gingrich. Christmas and donuts whenever;' sophomore Amanda Gingrich, member of CFC, said. With morals of the Christian faith held in high regard, the club participates in numerous community service activities. One major event the club takes part in is a Thanksgiving dinner at the First Baptist church on River St. Helping better the Wilkes-Barre community is a goal of CFC. Ford said, "The club has opened me up to the churches and local organizations in the area who have a heart for serving the city of Wilkes Barre. My favorite part about being involved in CFC is my personal spiritual growth, the friendships and the encouragement I receive from others. Over the years, the group has helped me grow in Cou rtesy of Tristra-m- Ford CFC gathered around for 'See You At The Flag Pole" day in September. _ areas of accountability, integrity and faith :' CFC also takes part in See you at the Pole (SYATP) in the national week of pray. "It is held . on the 4th Wednesday in September. Students gather at the flagpole on the greenway early in the morning to pray. Schools at all levels across the globe participate. We provide donuts and coffee for all who attend;' Ford said. Over the past few years CFC started to attend concerts at local churches as well as an array of other public performances. Ford explains, "This past fall, we saw the Newsboys and Britt Nicole at the Bloomsburg Fair. One of our goals is to have an oncampus worship service with food and live music from bands/worship teams:' The club is always looking for more members to join. "The benefits for myself as well as other students are spiritual growth through Bible studies, prayer and fellowship. When I first came to Wilkes, I didn't attend church as I had in high school. Having a leadership role and being involved with CFC has helped to fill a spiritual need I was missing since starting college;' Ford said. To fill that missing spiritual void any student might have, the campus Interfaith office, located on the second floor of the Henry Student Center, could answer any questions about the chosen faith of question. For more clubs or groups of faith visit the Wilkes Interfaith webpage: http://wilkes. edu / academics/ graduate-programs/ gradcampus-life/interfaith.aspx. @wi/kesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Etruscan Press finalists f or acclaimed award Etruscan Press is a non-profit literary press working to produce and promote books that nurture the dialogue among genres, cultures and voices. Etruscan publishes books of poems, novels, shOit stories, creative non-fiction, criticism, translation and anthologies. Etruscan has been named one of five finalists for the 2015 AWP Small Press Publisher Award by the Association of Writers and Writing Programs. The award recognizes a press or literary journal that has made a significant contribution to contemporary literature. Etruscan was nominated for demonstrating excellence in production and design, providing a steadfast commitment to nurturing authors and actively engaging in the community. Founded by Philip Brady, Robert Mooney and Stephen Oristaglio, Etruscan is housed at Wilkes University and is in partnership with Youngstown State University. Etruscan has published nearly 60 books since 2001. Authors published with Etruscan Press are from areas such as Cuba, Greece, the District of Columbia and 15 states across the country. "Etruscan Press nurtures dialogue in a world of contemporary voices;' says Executive Director Philip Brady. "Etruscan's body of work in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, criticism and translation subverts traditional boundaries and manifests the impulses beneath conventional modes;' Brady says. Since 2007, Etruscan has developed outreach programs in Ohio and Pennsylvania and in the fall Etruscan and its partners, Barnes & Noble, the Luzerne County Historical Foundation and Wilkes University, will introduce a literacy program, Emerging-Voices, to the Hanover Area School District. The 2015 AWP Small Press Publisher Award winner will be announced on April 8 at the opening night reception of the AWP annual conference in Minneapolis. @wilkesbeacon thewilkesbeacon@wilkes.edu I r p r e C 11 u ti tl 0 0 tt 01 cc re �The Beacon - January 27, 2015 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Wilkes University Theatre set to take the stage By Austin Ely Staff Writer Wilkes University Theatre will debut two differ1ng performances this spring that are expected to draw in crowds with an array of interests. Wilkes University Theatre will first be performing in "The Great American Trailer Park Musical:' This show can be seen as an artistic combination of the hit Comedy Central television series "South Park" met with the dramatic elements of ABC's "Desperate Housewives:' "The Great American Trailer Park Musical" will be showing on February 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8 P.M. and February 15 and 22 at 2 P.M. at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The musical is directed by Jon Liebetrau accompanied with musical direction by Ken McGraw and choreography by Sean Harris. The show is based off the book by Betsy Kelso. The scene is set in Florida at a trailer park named Armadillo Acres. The plot centers on a couple together for twenty years who are troubled when a stripper named Pippi arrives. The husband, Norbert, and Pippi have an affair which leaves both to deal with the outcome. Hilarity is sure to ensue for those in the audience. Photo Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing and Communications This semester the theatre at WIikes will perform two performances of different Interests. The first on being "The Great American Trailer Park Musical" followed by "Allee in Wonderland" later In the semester. For those who prefer more traditional performances, the Wilkes University Theatre will also be performing something that may sound familiar to audiences of all ages. For those familiar with the phrase "release the jabberwocky" or falling down rabbit holes to explore new worlds of wonder and interest, Wilkes University will be performing "Alice in Wonderland" from April 9 through April 12. Junior Shaun Pierre said, "I am cast as the Mad Hatter, among other roles in the straight show, 'Alice in Wonderland'. I am excited by the buzz generated within our own department with the methods we are using:' This Lewis Carroll classic will be based on the version made famous by The Manhattan Project and directed by Teresa Fallon. In this version, Alice finds herself in a wondrous, dark and troubled environment. Creatures such as the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the King and Queen of Hearts and even the Mad Hatter join Alice in this world of chaos. Fallon, the performance director, anticipates a positive turn out for both performances. "Wilkes University Theatre is excited to offer these plays for the entertainment of the Wilkes Community;' Fallon said. Students and faculty can witness these performances for free upon showing their college I.D. Students without an I.D. will be charged $5, while adults without an I.D. will be charged $10. @wilkesbeacon '- Austin.Ely@wilkes.edu VISIT THE BEACON ONLINE @.THEWILKESBEACON.COM FOR THE EXCLUSIVE HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY •• r �.J The Beacon - Januar 27, 2015 12 T 8 Story by James Jaskolka I Design by Steve Dziedziak I Photos by Gabby Glinski ~ :f;planda Dittmar •" Many students work part-time jobs to help pay for food, housing or tuition. \ Some Wilkes University students, however, have gone a step farther. Below are three different businesses, all located at Wilkes, that are run entirely by students. ICRAICEH BOARDSPORTS was born out of co-founder and senior :p:1echankal engine€-ring tudent ike Grobinski's eed to overcome an obstacle. "I wanted to go wakeboarding, but I didn't have a boat;' :robinski said, referencing his umyillingness to spend several thousand dollars on the boat nee~ed to pull wake I oarders across ater. l His solution was to eliminate tlie need ~r a boat compl ttely. After the idea was developed in 2013 for a cl.:tss project, Grobinski and senior electrical and mechanicaf engine~ring stue.ent Dan Lyken invente I a wine syste9 that pulls in nearly a thousand feet of rope. This meant that the windh system, instea of a bol t, coul pull sorpeone on a wakepoard in, "We made geographical features obsolete:1 Lykens said, noting tha they have since fwakebo rded in a pond nly thrc\f feet deep. As the name suggests, Kraken Boardspc~rts isn't just rest icted to hvater: t e team (also co sisting of senior mechanical enginf ering student Alex Planer and senior ma;·keting tudent Brandon Carey) ltave extensively applied this to snowboarding, as well. "Say you're in fielp, and ypu see this gap y u want o hit;' Grobinski said. " , u can Hit it wit the invention:' "You can snowboard uphill;' Lykens sai(!i. "We've done it' The gr up has een working wl h Montrge Mouptain in an effort to test out the kinks and develop a solid oduct. The goaU they said, is to ell unitslto diffe:eent ski nesorts a either an attract,i.on or an instructional tool. Kraken has also bee . working closeIJ with th, Wilkeslsmall B siness ibevelopipent Center, • who have provided them with an office and a "Home base:' f ·1 I As of now, the four have committed to living focally after graduation in e Spring and working f 1-time on their business. While it may be time consuming, it's something they're used t . "Start-up culture is like, 'work hatever 80 hours a week you want;' Lykens said. "You find yourself becoming very efficient;' Groliinski noted. "Bu,t I can't bring m 'self to jl:lst do nothing. This fills in the space:' I - J - : -1\ staJ mu mu To lea n more about Ktaken Boardsports, readers can go to Krakenboar sports.com. Ui" J To : �13 The Beacon - January 27, 2015 LYSSA-scoTT is artistic by nature. Walk into the junior integratecLmedia s udent's apartment, and you'll fincl a plethora of it ms to support this statement: paintings of Nirvana lyrics over different hues of blue pa· t; a photo albu filled with digi ally-enhanced postcards from travels across the world; a table made from an old door, multicolored tile ~nd photos off; ily an friendsi all things she m de herself. Her apartment conjures up a feeling of fOmfort, creativi and a certain sense of uniquen ss - thr e qualities she's trying to replicate with Soulshine Design, her brand new online boutique. or Marshall's, and it's "There's this lack of diversity in produc on the market. iYou go into Walfllart or arget, y , u go in o TJ M .,; all the same thing;' Scott explains. "I take prid in the fact that can di~ up stuffi that no everyo e can find:' While she's quick to note that _S ulshine,is very ipuch "a ork in progres " Scott says her urrent selection made up ofhanacrafted and vintage items that are "a little more quirky than what's on the market;' represents her ultimate goal. "Right now, it's a shop of things that make my heart hap y;' she s~ys. "Long term, I want it to be b~ all handmade by artisans, as a way to encompass the community and their passions:' Scott believes that society has become disconnected from , , , . . - - - - - - - - - - ------,,,,.._-,,-----------, where products come from, and she's seeking to remedy that. "You can buy soap and support Dove, or you can support the guy who lives next door to you and makes soap, which I think is way cooler:' Ct I To learn more or to view Scott's inventory, readers can follow _ • @Soulshine.Design on Instagram. IJC JOLLEY has been Rlaying in bands and putting out albums s nee he was thirt en. To h , the next logical step was to brand himself - something that wo , ld repr sent what him apd his friends were trying to accomplish witliin the local music scene. So Jolley create Time Table Rec rds, a doit-yourself family-style collective that essentially serves as a tool to help 'ts artists with w atever hey neea: print· g shirts or CDs, booking shows and even recor ing demos. While Time Table Records has only lieen officially br~nded fo two years, Jolle and his ut 25 re1eases from 15 different Hands, as well as hosted dozens of shows in Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding areas. strial psycholo~y major, the sop)iomore student says what drives him the most is the ability to create a coliesive environment where musicians an audiencres can help support eachlother. " t's a bea1,1tiful thipg when people who are normally so different fina comll\on ground in music' and create a por ive imRact on their co munity," he says,. "It's the best fee1ing to help foster these environments:' To hear music from the Time Table Records ro ter, readers can go to www.timetablerecords.bandcamp.com. r �.J -:·. I • • I •• 14 I Opinion Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu NFL cites Patriots' under-deflated game-balls as cheap advantage By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor Once a cheater, always a cheater. That is the saying, right? In this specific case, that seems to be too true. Everyone who considers themselves a football fan remembers the 2007 "Spygate" scandal, an incident where the New England Patriots were caught video taping the New York Jets' defensive coaches signals. However, this incident was not the only one of its kind. The team later admitted to video taping numerous teams in the past, including the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough practices before Super Bowl XXXVI. It doesn't stop there, when eight videotapes containing coaches' signals and team practices were submitted during an agreement meeting. Cheating is never ethical, especially in a professional sport watched by millions of people. Not to mention by a team who won numerous Super Bowls around this era. Is their legacy tarnished? Years have passed and the Spygate incident has seemed to wash over and be forgotten. Just as history repeats itself, the Patriots find themselves in the middle of yet another cheating controversy. During the 2015 AFC Championship game between the Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts, the NFL has found that 11 of the Patriots' 12 game balls were deflated significantly below the NF[s requirements. Under two pounds per square inch to be exact, which gives the team an advantage with controlling the ball by being easier to throw and catch. However, can the blame be pointed directly to the Patriots? Before every single game in the NFL, it is the head referee's responsibility to properly weigh, inspect, and approve each game-ball. Walt Anderson, the game's head referee, denied to comment on the situation and his act. In fact, the only time the refs showed a bit of concern about the game ball was when they stopped play in order for the side judges to grab a non-kicking ball to be placed. Shouldn't the ref, or any ref for this matter have stepped up and said something? The second a play is over, the referee takes the ball and places it. How about this: How many referees are Courtesy of Creative Commons on the field at once during a game? Seven officials are on the field at one time: the referee, umpire, head linesman, line judge, back judge, field judge and side judge. You're going to tell me not a single one noticed the ball was two pounds of air pressure lighter than normal? I think something is up there. Were the refs in on it, or where they genuinley numb in the hands not to be able to tell a difference? Who knows. Perhaps this would not be as big of a deal if only one or twos balls were deflated. Perhaps this would also not be a big deal if the Patriots did not blow out the Colts 45-7. The fact that this is actually surfacing, though, with their track record is why it is being investigated. So, what can be done and will the Patriots be punished? Currently, the Patriots will not have to surrender their win, nor will they be disqualified. If the NFL deems this an intentional act of cheating, the most the team will face is a small fine and a loss of a draft pick. Is that enough to be considered justice, especially if they do win the Super Bowl? It is truly hard to say at this point. The New England Patriots' Head Coach Bill Belichick denied acknowledgement of this incident during a press conference, answering questions from reporters, Belichick repeated multiple times, "I have no explanation for what happened" and "I've told you everything I know:' Seems Belichick is taking a page out of Marshawn Lynch's notebook here. On the other hand, Tom Brady, the Patriots' quarterback, jokingly blamed it on Rob Gronkowski's strength when spiking the ball after his touchdowns. The Patriots are working 100% with the NFL in this investigation and are fully complying. In 10 years from now, regardless of the Super Bowl outcome, can anyone take the Patriots serious? Just like the Spygate scandal blew over, will this? My personal opinion is yes. This deflation scenario is not nearly as important as the Spygate one. The Colts used the standard regulation footballs with the proper amount of air, and only put up seven points. Seven points the entire game is surely not good enough to win against any team, regardless of what ball they were playing with. In the AFC Championship game, seven points is rather pathetic. A fine and a draft pick should be suffice, if found guilty that this act was 100% intentional.. .and that is going to be hard to prove. It is sad that this is even in the news. A professional sports team, one of the highly elite teams in the league, should not be in the spotlight for cheating yet again. Whether Rodger Goodell deems this an official act of cheating, it will surely be interesting to watch this investigation unfold. What do you think? Do you believe the Patriots when they say they have no part in this? Or do you blame the refs more for not stepping up and doing their job. Let us know. @wilkesbeacon frank.passa/acqua@wilkes.edu �0 The Beacon - January 27, 2015 Opinion 15 The Best American Nonrequired Reading of 2014 "' By purchasing this book, a reader is able to provide funds and resources Assistant Opinion Editor to students in financial need, most of whom are first generation college As the world has recently celebrated students. the close of another year, The Best A personal wish for this text, is an American Nonrequired Reading of organizational structure. 2014 is the perfect way for a bookWhether the book's organizational worm to commemorate the transition structure, is by subject matter, genre into a new year of literature. or author, I believe this structure The unique aspect, which The Best would make the anthology easier to American Nonrequired Reading of read. 2014 offers, is all the works included At times transitioning from one have been hand-selected by several work to another can be slightly high school students residing in San confusing, as the works follow no Francisco, California. natural pattern. Without structure it The students worked under the seems that the poetry can be viewed careful eye of the project editor, famed as a place holder. Although I enjoyed author Daniel Handler. Handler is most of the works included, ·as is more recognizable by this pseudonym, common with an anthology, not every children's author's Lemony Snicket. work included will be viewed as a These students spent their academic favorite. A structure to the text might year scouring the ends of prominent help to create an easier flow from literary sources to find the best one work to another as well as make creative works that may have gone some of the more outstanding works a unnoticed by the American public. fixture within the book itself. The result of their hard work is the In the end, this anthology was not recently published dense compilation, what I expected, which is an amazing The Best American Nonrequired attribute. The students should be proud Reading of 2014 . of the quality product they produced. The text includes every genre of They definitely are straying from creative work a reader could image. the norm in their selections. Their Poetry, Essays, Short Stories and atypical selections will either lead to even Graphic Novels grace the pages praise from the literary community or of the 2014 anthology. The varying turn off some readers entirely. genres mean this text has something I l0ok forward to perusing some of for every reader. the series' additional publications such The students who diligently worked as "The Best American Nonrequired to select these works should be proud Comics" or "The Best American of the creative works they selected. Nonrequired Travel Writing." These students did not shy away from opting for more controversial subject matter. A reader may expect the works included to reflect teenage angst but 1. The Kite Runner instead a reader will discover themes ripped from today's headlines. by Khaled Hosseini Some of the compositions include a protest novel, an essay from a conflict 2. Me: Stories of My Life ravaged area and a satirical view of by Katharine Hepburn educational shortcomings. These students did not balk, 3. Murder in The Cathedral choosing works that spoke to them individually, while employing a high by T.S. Eliot use of literary devices. Another positive attribute of 4. I Know Why The Caged this anthology is that a portion of the proceeds are donated to the Bird Sings organization, "ScholarMatch." by Maya Angelou An excerpt in the concluding pages of the compilation informs the reader 5. Wild that ScholarMatch "is a nonprofit organization that aims to make by Cheryl Strayed college possible by connecting underresourced students with donors." By Sara Pisak My Top 5 Readings Courtesy of Creative Commons Sara's Score: r �_J The Beacon - January 27, 2015 Opinion 16 Swing into the second semester freshman style • The Beacon archives By Allison Rossi Staff Writer It's that time of the year again, moving all of your things back into your dorm, seeing all of your friends, talking about your break, sharing stories over SUB food, setting your alarm for your 8 a.m. class, and then rushing because you overslept. Get ready Wilkes, it's second semester. For freshmen, the second semester will most likely come easier than the first semester did. Now you are familiar with the environment you will be thrown into, such as noisy dorm lounges, roommates, loud suite-mates, messy bathrooms, and living off of Ramen noodles. It is exciting to be back and to see all of your -friends that you missed over break. Having freedom again and being able to use your time the way you desire to is a plus as well. Starting new classes and getting new professors can also be exciting. The second semester can vary a lot from the first semester in terms of friendships, classes, professors, living situations, sleeping schedules, and even the weather. Many classmates transfer in and out between the first semester and the second semester, which can impact the people that you meet and hang out with. Some people gain roommates while others may lose them. Some ofus will even switch majors. Getting back into the swing of things can be difficult to do at first but it does get easier. The countless amount of studying and pulling all nighters in the library is sometimes a necessity. Getting adjusted to your new teachers and their unique ways of grading while staying on top of all of your 7 school work can be frustrating. There are ways to make the transitions easier on yourself. For example, you can start by setting up a schedule or by creating a daily planner. This can make it easier to focus and help you keep track of all of your responsibilities for all of your new classes. Rather then focusing solely on school work, friendships and enjoying yourself are key factors as well. You shouldn't overwhelm yourself with school work. Studying is the key to success; however, \)reaks are much needed as well. In order to have a successful second semester, balancing these three main components is extremely essential. There are many things to look forward to in the second semester. There are also many things to get involved in both on and off campus. , Now is the time to join or become a member of a team or a club that you didn 't have time for during the first semester. You can become more active on campus as well as off of campus. You can play a sport, go to games to support your classmates and university, join another club, or even volunteer for a meaningful cause. Becoming more involved on campus will most likely positively contribute to the experience of your second semester here at Wilkes. Hopefully, your second semester at Wilkes goes by smoothly and is even better than your first semester. Don't forget to set your alarms and rush to class. @wilkesbeacon Allison.Rossi@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 27, 2015 Opinion 17 Vance Joy on a riptide to folk stardom By Eric Casey Staff Writer James Keogh, also known as Vance Joy, is increasingly gaining recognition here in the states, finally. His brand of indie folk/indie pop might not be for everyone, but it's quite fresh and unique. He's from Australia and although there have been famous bands and singers from that country to cross over into American audiences, those numbers have been few and far in between. 2014 saw the rise of Iggy Azalea, another Australian that undoubtedly has been the most popular Australian export in more than 15 years. Also, remember Gotye from three years ago? How about Kylie Minogue from the '90s and early '00s? Or even folk band The Seekers from the 1960s with hits like "I'll Never FindAnother You" and "Georgy Girl?" Vance Joy is 27 years old and hails from Melbourne. He 's somewhat handsome and comes off a little bit sheepish. However, it's his music that really radiates. Even though Vance is from the warm nation of Australia, his music is not all happy and sunny. In fact many of his songs give off a Brandi Carlile kind of vibe, except with a more upbeat tempo despite lyrics of loneliness and longing for love. His debut album "Dream Your Life Away" was released worldwide and peaked at # 1 on Australian Albums chart, #2 on Canadian Albums chart, #17 on US Billboard 200 Albums chart, and top 40 in most other countries. The opening track, "Winds of Change," is short but sweet. It's about him waiting for someone he loves to come back home. "Cause this heavy heart, oh, how it's yearned / cause I've been alone far too long/ when are you coming home, my love?" You can hear the distinct quiver and roughness in his voice that is present throughout the entire album which sets him apart from similar folk singers. "Mess Is Mine" was the third single released back in July 2014, but has just been released in the US this month and has already reached #22 on the Hot Rock Songs chart and #31 on the Alternative Songs chart. It's undoubtedly one of his finest songs. When interviewed by a radio show Triple J Drive last fall he mentioned what the song was about. "Sometimes when you have a strong melody, it's easy to write the song. It's about how when you're in love with someone, you take on the whole package [that person brings]. It's messy, but the mess of life is the good thing. The special thing about relationships is taking on the good and the bad and the messy aspects. It's one of the more direct love songs I've written." "Wasted Time" is another song that pulls on your heartstrings. It was released as the 5th single in Australia last fall. It's one of the highlights and features melancholy yet beautiful lyrics. "The things that I thought would last / well they're fading, they're fading / the feelings I used to have / well, they' re changing, they're changing." "Riptide" is his most widely known song to date. It was recorded in 2012 and released in mid 2013. Since then it has become a Top 40 smash around the globe, and has finally reached mainstream airwaves here in the US. As of January 17th it's #33 on the Hot l 00, #7 on the Adult Pop Songs chart, and has peaked at # 1 on both the Alternative Songs and Rock Airplay charts. The video was shot in a way that reminds you of David Lynch or Wes Anderson. I declared it the best song of 2014. More often than not he performs this song live with just a Ukulele. Both songs "Who Am I" and "We All Die Trying to Get It Right" are also great songs with more of the same heartache, but yet they don't feel like album fillers at all. They just help keep the flow of the album constant. "From Afar" was the first single released from him back in January 2013. It is probably tied with "Riptide" as the best song on the album. The video for this song is distinctly depressing. It features two stories going back and forth between each other. One showing a picnic of two middle aged couples. The one man is shown to be in love with his friend's wife, and when his own wife finds out things get messy. The other story presents two teen boys, probably around 19, who are presumably best friends. One of the boys is in love with the other, but the other happens to be in love with this girl. When the gay male finds out his best friend is in love with a girl, he becomes devastated. It's honestly depressing to watch. Other songs worth listening to are "First Time" and "All I Ever Wanted." All in all this album is a success. His songs of solitary and honesty make the album believable. The rawness of his voice is stellar and should solidify him as a future icon of not just Australian folk music, but of folk music worldwide. Eric's Rating: Did you know? James Keogh's stage name 'Vance Joy' comes from a book. Keogh's stage name Vance Joy originally comes from a novel called Bliss by Australian author Peter Carey. Vance Joy only makes a small appearance in the book, but the name had a ring to it that stuck with Keogh. Performing professionally in 2012, he adopted the name as his own to create a new identity for his music. r �_J The Beacon - January 27, 2015 Opinion 18 • �Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Men's Basketbal_ l team prepares to take on King's By J.T. Keer Sports Writer Photo Courtesy of gowilkesu.com Sophomore Guard Tyler Jackson and the rest of the team look to get back on path Wednesday when they take on cross-town rival Kings College. After a streaky start to the season, the Colonels sit at a 7-9 record overall and sit in the middle of the conference with a record of2-3. The Colonels began the season with a controversial loss to a tough Richard Stockton club. They then followed that by reeling off six consecutive victories in a stretch of close, down to the wire ball games. However, after a trip down the road to King 's for a couple of games in the Monarch Classic, the CQlonels have not seemed to get back their mojo. Since their excellent start, the Colonels have lost eight of nine, this time winding up on the opposite end of a bunch of close games. However, following a rough season last year and coaching change, sharpshooting two-guard Alec Wizar is optimistic about where the program is headed. "The season is goi_ng well so far," Wizar said. "We've had a difficult schedule so far and we've held our own against some strong competition. Every game has been close and we just need to close out stronger and turn the closi losses into wins." In order to turn the season around, Wilkes is going to need Wizar and fellow shooter Steve Stravinski to continue their hot shooting. Stravinski is 1st in the league in 3 pointers with 53 , is also leading the team by averaging 15.9 points per game and has been bringing down 6. 7 boards per night. Sophomore point guard Tyler Jackson has been leading the team with 4 assists per night. The Colonels have gotten solid defensive play from senior leader Cam Hinkel. The Colonels take action again at home this Wednesday for their first battle with cross town rival King's @wilkesbeacon johnathan.keer@wilkes.edu Women's Basketball shooting to make playoffs By Danny Van Brunt the morale of the team. "This team is exciting to watch, and will potentially be a playoff contender," Heery said. Two players from the team, Kate Thomas and Cara Basile are proud to see thatthe Colonels are a tough team within the conference. They are also proud to have defeated Moravian, Manhattanville, and Misericordia this season. There is team chemistry which helps the team play together according to them. Their ultimate goal is to make it to the playoffs because neither player has made it before. Sports Writer With seven wins accumulated so far this year, the Wilkes Women's Basketball team has already surpassed last year's record. Last year, the team clinched six wins. Head Coach Chris Heery anticipated improvement at the beginning of the season, and now he has a strong team. The team is now playing in conference games. Along with Heery, the players feel great coming into the conference games. The team record and future competition has the women eyeing a spot in the playoffs. Heery is pleased with his team. He is most proud of the team's recent win over Moravian, which has a fantastic program. The Colonels bested them for their second conference win. Heery also believes the team did very well in the Muhlenberg Elena Stambone Tournament, especially against Scranton, another formidable opponent. Heery noted that Elena Stambone, Kayla Brahm, Emily Sofranko, Ellen Rich, Chelsea Brown, and Chelsea Smelas are all key players to the team's victories. These players, along with the rest of the team, stay focused and spread positivity, which boosts @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - January 27, 2015 Sports 20 Wrestlers motivated to make nationals this season By Cara Basile Sports Writer J- The wrestling squad went against tough competitors this season, but still manages to hold a solid 10-4 record. The team competed in the National Wrestling Coaches Association National Duals in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where they faced some of the best teams in the country. . Wilkes was able to clinch wins against the University of Dubuque, Saint John's University, and Luther College. A lot of credit to these wins goes to Head Coach Jon Laudenslager who pushes his team every day. He wants to motivate his wrestlers to be offensive and to hustle through each position, along with encouraging them to wrestling their match. "I think you just encourage kids to try and get the best out of themselves," Laudenslager said. "I think our program prepares them for success on and off the mat." One athlete with great success this season is junior Guesseppe Rea who earned his first Wilkes Open title along with being ranked No. 7 overall. To stay focused Rea tries to contro l everything outside of the wrestling room . He also shared how this helps when he competes before a match. "My mindset is staying cool and collected," Rea said. "I don't really think about the match so much. My main concern is finishing the match healthy and always giving God the glory." Laudenslager also shared his and the team's goals on getting as many guys to Nationals as possible. Each day they work hard to surpass individual goals in order to earn that spot. For Rea, he has the same goals since freshman year, · including being on top of the podium, along with the team to be regional champs once again with a NCAA trophy to bring home. "I just love wrestling in general," Rea said. "I love the commitment, the sacrifice and the rewards you get from it. Nothing is given to you, you have to go out there and earn it." l""'l@wi/kesbeacon l':lcara.basile@wilkes.edu Photo Courtesy of gowilkesu.com Guesseppe Rea leads all WIikes wrestlers this season with 23 wins. • �21 JSy Evan WIiiey Sports Writer A. My brothers because they are..the reason for my competitive drive. · Also, my high school basketball coach because 'Ibo.mas is from Schuylkill Haven. she taught me bow to ttuly work hard. Pa., and went to Blue Mountain High School Kate is a guard for the Womens Basketball Q. How did you first get started p1qlng Team here at Wilkes University. She has basketball? Kate been playing since the third b e ~ i n· ~· ~ --· aSeniot gd and will be graduating this upcoming year. Q. As a senior, what is your most memorable moment at WJlkes University- on or off thecourtr A. Beating Kings twice my junior year Q. What do you see yourself doing after graduating from Wilkes? A. Working at a marketing firm Q. Do you have any lucky charms that you bring with you to your games? A.Nope Q. Ifyour life was a TV show what would the show be called? A. True Life: My Name is Nance Q. Why did you dloose Wilkes ~ ~careet? ' A. At the time, I was lookingatscb.ool$64t offered a major in special educatioo and elementary education. I also had tne opportunity to play basketball. Q. What is your spirit animal? A.Kangaroo Q. What are your favorite foods to eat before and after a game? A. Before: PB&J After: I'll eat anything; usually l go out to eat with my family and teammates. '@wilkesbeacon evan.willey@wilke~edu �..J The Beacon - January 27, 2015 y Andre Spruell ports W.riter . How long have you been wrestling? . I started wrestling in first grade. My dad was a wrestling coach so I just grew up around it. ,,. . Did you win any awards or trophies back in high school? . I placed at the Pennsylvania state tournament twice, second my sophomore year, and fifth my senior year, those are the two big ones. . What made you decide to come to wrestle Wilkes? . They have really good wrestling history and we have a good program now so I felt like it was a good fit, I really liked the campus. r liked everything about it, even the small class sizes. . Has it been difficult transitioning from high school to college wrestling? : Guys are definitely a lot stronger and wrestle at higher level, but it hasn't been too difficult but definitely is a transition you have to get used to. . What would you say has been the biggest difference at the collegiate level? . I say the guys are stronger just because they are more physically mature, and the technique level is a lot higher. Like in high school kids aren't necessarily technical, but in college they are a lot more technical. 7 Sports Q. How did you do at Nationals in Indiana over winter break? A. I went 1-2, it was a bit of a rough wee!c-end but it was definitely a good learning experience, I got to see some of the best guys in the country. It was definitely a good gauge to see where I'm at this point in the season. Q. With the season coming to an end, what are your thoughts on how your first year went? A: I think I've done pretty well this year, there are definitely some things I need to work on but I'm ~cited to wrap it up and see how I do at the end of the year. Q. Do you have any goals you want to accomplish in the next three years? A. I definitely want to become an AllAmerican and ultimately become a National Champion. If I set my goals high I think I can do some good things Q. What do you enjoy most about wrestling? A. I think just the people that you meet, like you meet a lot of great people. You get to go to a lot of cool places and go all over the country for wrestling so it's pretty cool. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu 22 �L The Beacon - January 27, 2015 Sports 23 Marc~s Leaf leads by example on and off the field By Rachel Leandrl Correspondent Junior Marcus Leaf is not your stereotypic college jock. Although he captures campus recognition for his actions on the field, many are unaware of his community involved demeanor he presents off the gridiron and diamond. Coming to Wilkes as a freshman in 2012, Marcus was sure of one thing - his love for baseball and football. He was inspired by the dedication of the former Wilkes head football coach, Frank Sheptock, which is the reason he chose to leave his hometown of Reading, Pa., and gain some independence in both athletics and academics in a new setting. Today, Marcus is one of the few attending Wilkes to actively play on two varsity sports teams. Marcus is a communication studies major with dual concentrations in public relations and journalism. Considering most know Marcus as the football team's defensive back or the baseball team's centerfielder or pitcher, they can assume his dream job is to one day play in the major leagues. However, what they may not know is that Marcus' infatuation for both sports and writing has left him determined to one day write for ESPN. Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Kramer At Berks Catholic High-School, Marcus Pictured above Is Marcus Leaf making a catch In a game last season vs Grove City In Myrtle Beach played football, baseball and basketball, earning him honors in athletics. In 2011, but also discovering what's important to to sports, he will be one of the very few students, and overall inspiring them to people to succeed out of Reading through attend college, make the right choices, and during his senior football season, Marcus him. "Reading is not a promising place since his generation. We are very proud of him create something special with their lives. was named MVP of his team and Defensive When asked about Marcus's recruitment Back of the Year for his section. He was there are so many opportunities to do the and excited to see what his future holds." Marcus' mother, being a single parent to Wilkes, former coach, Frank Sheptock also named All-County for football as a wrong thing," he said. "Children are so defensive back and baseball as a pitcher dear to my heart that I feel it is my duty to and doing everything in her power to noted that the coaching staff was very provide for her family, is his biggest impressed by Marcus in more ways than and short stop. His proudest moment steer them on the right path." His time at Olivet consisted of helping role model. Since she was never able to one. was this past summer at the First Energy "He is humble, soft spoken, and he is an stadium in Reading, an open-tryout hosted with staff, camp counseling, instructing finish college, Marcus feels his biggest by the Phillies organization, when Marcus baseball, and just being of assistance to accomplishment is not only making it to individual who does what he is supposed pitched and received a look from Dale the kids in any way possible. With his ten- Wilkes but striving to graduate in order to to do," Sheptock said. "We were trying year-old little sister, Nadia, now at Olivet, make his mother proud and to make her to find a Wilkes person, and Marcus Murphy, the Philadelphia Phillies scout. was a Wilkes person from day one. With "Having someone call you back is highly Marcus feels even more responsible for smile. It's not the numerous sports trophies his humility, importance of family, and unlikely," Marcus explained. "Answering ,,guiding these children the best way he that are the most significant to Marcus's athletic ability as a two-sport star, we the phone was an unexplainable feeling. It knows how. "Marcus was raised in Reading, which future, but having the ability to write figured he would create a successful was almost like a dream come true." It is obvious Marcus's sheer talent only three years ago, was deemed the and the opportunity to give back to his future for himself here and he is certainly belongs on the field, but what many don't second most violent city in the nation," community. It's not winning the game that proving us right not only in the classroom know is that his greatest enthusiasm lies Kevin Devera, director of Olivet makes Marcus the happiest, but seeing but also on the baseball and football field." with helping children. The Olivet Boys Recreational Center, said. "But because others succeed. With that in mind, Marcus @wilkesbeacon and Girls Club is where Marcus has spent of the positive decisions he has made by sees himself in 10 years traveling to '- rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu his last three summers not only working, furthering his education and devotion schools, motivationally speaking to young r .., �.J The Beacon - January 27, 2015 '. IZ the legendary taste Best Deals in Town! 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We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2015 January 27th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 January 27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/68cdd10a2aa0256cd492984a34a53347.pdf 84b78ce64e82f0462e8edf5bed82bb62 PDF Text Text The Beacon - November 11, 2014 mum --- tlhlmmbn -~ann g,tm CDIBJw@ ,..___,._,._......a...1-"-,J\J ~ filllf] ~~\ID r �_J Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor. sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu . Edito(ial"·Staff 20ll4-15 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Cllief - J~mes Jaskolka Managing Editor - Ashley Evert Adviser - Dr. Kalen Ohurcher Social Media Director - Shawn Carey Advertising Director- Rasha Shaker Wilkes University Chorus Hosts Spaghetti Dinner The Wilkes University Choral ensembles are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Nov. 9 from 5-7 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Henry Student Center. Members of the Wilkes University Choral Ensembles also will provide musical entertainment. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors, $8 for adults, and may be purchased in advance from any member of the Wilkes Chorus or the Wilkes Chamber Singers. Tickets will also be available at the door, and meals will also be available for take-out. All proceeds from the event go to support the Wilkes University Choral Ensembles. Zebra hosts dodgeball tournament to benefit orphans From 1 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 16, Zebra Communications, the student PR agency at Wilkes University, will host a dodgeball tournament in support of the nonprofit organization, "Embrace a Child in Tanzania," which benefits four children orphaned by the AIDS virus. The tournament will take place at the UCOM recreational center located at 84 W. South St. Wilkes students who choose to participate in the tournament will compete on a team of six.players and will be placed into a bracket. Costing $12 a person, teams will be able to take part in the rounds of dodgeball and receive an EAC shirt. A portion of the proceeds from the tournament will go towards providing SECTION l:DITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski Opinion - Frank Passalaqua Sports - Brandon Gubitosa run ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Justin Topa LA&E - Bill Amos Opinion - Mandy Stickles y Nlcholas Durdan taff Writer Interested in joining the Beacon? To leam more about the positions w,. . offer and what 'y ou can do, contact James.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu "' "" the necessities the four children need in order to continue their education. Open to Wilkes University students, registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and lunch will be provided for all who attend. The public is invited to observe and party with Joshua Solarczyk, the DJ. For more information about forming a team, contact account team member, Amanda Komak at amanda.komak@ wilkes.edu. All three Wilkes bands scheduled to perform together History will be made on Nov. 22, when all three Wilkes University band ensembles perform together for the first time at Wilkes University Band Night. The Jazz Orchestra, The Civic Band and The Marching Colonels present an evening of big band jazz, concert band and marching band music ~t 7 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performmg Arts. The event is free and open to the public. Mathias Klettenmayer to lecture in United Nations series Wilkes University's United Nations Lecture Series continues at 4 p.m. on Nov. 13, when Matthias Klettermayer, presents "The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - A New Approach" in the Miller Room of the Henry Student Center. Klettermayer is the sustainable development officer responsible for communication and outreach in the United Nations Division for Sustainable Development. G notes: constitution revisions DESIGN EDITORS Dave Graff Chris Kennedy Moe Woodard Nicole Kutos Ryan Anderson • Beacon Briefs •• ·"'Ji 130 S. River $t a First Floor,.Conyngham Hall Wifka Unive.rslty Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com For its most recent meeting, Wilkes University's Student Government had a broader agenda than at the past few meetings. Dr. Patrick Leahy, Wilkes University president, addressed the group and answered questions, including the possibility of a late night gym in Marts Centet In its second week of litigation, the Psychology Club met for its constitutional revisions, adding two positions and two committees. The revisions passed Student Government with a vote of32-0-10. Student Government also heard from a group wanting to start a men's volleyball club. Main concerns included a practice location and an ability to play opposing teams. In addition, as an official university club, it could not discriminate. The final vote takes place at the next meeting. The Ski Club is gearing for its annual trip to Vermont and requested money for buses for the trip. The group has done fundraisers, but given the high volume of students going, the amount the club is asking appears too steep given Student Government's current budget.Voting takes place next meeting. The PPD organization is also seeking funding for a tailgate event for the Wilkes vs. King's football game. The organization wan s more peop e o a en games an a tailgate party seems like a good idea to drum up a potential crowd. The group is seeking $1 ,135. Student Government representatives said they hope the group looks for other sources of funds in addition to Student Government. In dining service initiatives, a "no tray Tuesday" is being discussed. This initiative would mean having no trays every Tuesday to be greener and more environmentally friendly. An additional idea included no trays on the weekend given the lower volume of consumers. In IT news, a color printer in Breiseth is being installed and wifi is being replaced in University Towers. The current budget for Student Government is as follows: All college: $216. 72 and general: $1,167.34 for a total of: $1,384.04. More money could be reimbursed if certain taxes and receipts go through. Student Government meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Miller Room of The Henry Student Center. @wi/kesbeacon nicho/as.durdan@wilkes.edu table of contents news ................ 2 life, a&e........... 7 spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 sports........:... 19 �The Beacon - November 11, 2014 onnewtlean By Justin Topa 3 News The good, the bad and the horrifying: Colleges combat growing issue of STDs Assistant News Editor Wilkes University is in the process of finding the appropriate candidate to fill the position of Dean of the College of Science and Engineering. Throughout the past week, Drs. John Schaumloffel, Michael Steele and Cecelia Wigal have presented to faculty and staff in hopes of earning the open position at the head of the College of Science and Engineering. Dr. Wtlliam Hudson is scheduled to present on Thursday. Steele, who presented on Tuesday, has been working within the higher education field since 1979. He is a graduate of Millersville University of Pennsylvania where he received a bachelor's degree in biology. He received his doctorate in biology with concentrations in ecology and behavior and has done postdoctoral research at North Carolina State University. Schaumloffel. who presented on Thursday, has been working within the field of higher education since March of 1997. He holds a bachelors degree in geology and chemistty from Castleton State College as well-as a ~ • s ~ and doctorate from Wasbmgtoll State University in the field ofdternistry. • Wigal presented on Monday and received a bachelor of science degree from Ohio Nortbem University, a mast.er ofaciencedegteeinelectricalengineerlng from the I1linois Institute of T ~ . and a ~ of ~ y in Industrilil~ a n d ~ Science&~~~. Hudson ~ ~ on 1'lttniay -~,.~ ._,;,µ~rr in ~ Justln.~edu . Photo illustration by Pat Walther Using condoms during sexual intercourse will significantly cut down on the risk of contracting STDs. By Pat Walther Staff Writer Some things are uncomfortable to talk about. If one were to make a list of things people go out of their way to avoid discussing, it would most likely feature such topics as: the sex lives of one's parents, the ideology of the Westboro Baptist Church and U.S. involvement in the Middle East. Reading down this theoretical list, it would be inevitable to come to the subject of sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs; something that most college students would refuse to believe they could be the unfortunate recipients of. The time spent in college is one of growth, discovery and exploration. And for many students, this exploration can extend beyond their classroom walls and into their bedrooms. As it is, college campuses are breeding grounds for STDs. According to Stanford University's Sexual Health Peer Resource Center, one in four college students have an STD. The Centers for Disease Control reports that although 15-24 year olds only account for 25 percent of the sexually active population, they are responsible for more than half of the new STD diagnoses each year. So why are college students so prone to Along with complimentary condoms, STDs? Wilkes University offers periodic STD It is easy to blame the hedonistic lifestyle testing, also free of cost, where students can that many undertake during their years spent anonymously find out if they are the carriers earning a degree. Although, some believe this of a number of different sexually transmitted spread of disease is due to lack of education diseases and can be treated accordingly with in relation to the subject at large. Myths the utmost confidentiality. about STDs are popular among students. This does not mean that anybody should For example, many believe any and all be afraid of having sex. It just means STDs are visible to the naked eye, similar to precautions are best taken before doing so. herpes. This is simply not true with all STDs. Because sometimes, something. as simple As a matter of fact, human papillomavirus . as applying a condom, which takes literal (HPV), the most common STD in the seconds to do, can save one from more country, often presents no symptoms at all. trouble than they think. If left untreated, HPV can cause unsightly For additional information or to receive genital warts and, far worse, cervical cancer. advice, medical attention or STD screening, Students should also be wary when students can visit the office of Health and engaging in sexual activity after consuming Wellness Services on the first floor of Passan alcohol. Alcohol is universally known to Hall located on 267 South Franklin St. The lower one's inhibitions, so naturally, if office is open bel'ween 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 somebody were intoxicated, it'd be easier to p.m., Monday through Friday. All medical overlook the use of a condom. Over 45% consultations at the Health Services Office, of college freshmen who have been binge done by both the doctor and the nurse are drinking failed to consider the usage of free of charge. contraceptive aids, like condoms, when having sex, according to the CDC. @wilkesbeacon It's as easy to avoid catching STDs as it is patrick.walther@wilkes.edu to get them. Condoms are easily obtainable through the Health Services departments of many colleges and universities, Wilkes University included. __. _______ r �...J The Beacon - November 11, 2014 News 4 Wilkes students welcome the autumn season By Annelise Przywara Beacon Correspondent The leaves are changing and the temperatures are dropping. Fall is in the air and many students at Wilkes University have welcomed the change in season. "I'm a cool guy. I like cool weather," said Jake Schannauer, an undeclared sophomore. With red, yellow, and orange trees hanging and falling from the trees, the campus greenway is no longer very green. Instead, piles of fallen leaves are the official sign that fall is here and winter is not far away. Kavan Rai, a sophomore psychology major, loves the fall foliage and how pretty the trees look this time of year. Student Government Preseident Taylor Moyer agrees. "My favorite part about fall on campus would have to be all the leaves changing , colors because I think Wilkes is the most beautiful campus in the fall," said Moyer, a senior pharmacy major. Overall, the fall colors are a favorite at Wilkes University. The fall season also marks a time for a variety of different food and drinks. "I really enjoy the food and drinks associated with fall," said Chris Hartman, a sophomore pharmacy major, said. "For example, apple cider, pumpkin pie, and candy corn are some ofmy favorites." Hay rides, bonfires, football games, hunting, apple picking, and carving pumpkins are some of the popular activities • Wilkes students like to take part in during the fall. In fact, some said the season wouldn't be the same without these events. For instance, it is a tradition for Zack Sullivan, a junior mechanical engineering major, and his family to go hunting together throughout the season. Despite Christmas being just around the corner - Santa has already been spotted at some local malls - students enjoy the fall holidays. "I enjoy Halloween and Thanksgiving," Hartman said. "I feel that Thanksgiving is an important holiday that's often overlooked because of Christmas approaching. Thanksgiving deserves more attention." According to Moyer, Wilkes University's own clubs and organizations hold events geared specifically towards the fall season. ·Student Government offers Fall Fest for students to enjoy fall activities on campus. In October, Student Development hosted Autumn Fest and Commuter Council held a pumpkin carving social. Wilkes' Programming Board's Freak Week, a celebration of Halloween-related activities, was also well attended. "I would say Fall Fest is popular among most students since there is usually a nice spread of different food vendors and entertainment," Moyer said. "Typically 400 students attend this event and the other events are also usually very successful." @wilkesbeacon annelise.pryzwara@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel The Beacon/Purvit Patel Fall ls In full bloom as temperatures drop and the transformation of foliage begins. Whlle students walk through the greenway on campus, a trip through the various trees, bushes and plants, Is sure to entice heads to turn and serve as a reminder that the holidays are right around the corner. Above, students entering campus from the Student Union Building walk through some of the oldest trees on campus. Bottom left, foliage In a bright red catches the eyes. Bottom right, the center of our campus Is In natural transformation . The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - November 11, 2014 5 News the legendary taste VI Best Deals in Town! (570) 331-3278 ottopizzapa.com Wed menu of Piz- Dellvery to WIikes c1mpu1I MONDAYS 1 R19ul1r 1211 Pim w/1 Topping Just $4.111 TUESDAYS gtt1 FREE Drink Specials Grotto Pim Gatew Cent r, Edwardsvll Wilkes University to host third annual Empty Bowls event To help increase awareness and fight hunger, Wilkes University will play host to the third annual Empty Bowls event on Nov. 16. For $15, attendees will receive a handmade bowl, as well as soup, bread and a drink. For $5, children under the age of 12 can also attend; however, the lower price does not include one of the bowls. Empty Bowls will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Wilkes' Henry Student Center ballroom. "This program is important because it fosters a sense of community among the participating institutions and provides much-needed funding for area food banks;' said Bridget Giunta Husted, director of Wilkes University's alumni relations. Empty Bowls is held in conjunction with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and is also sponsored by King's College, Wyoming Seminary and Luzerne County Community College. The program began as an international grassroots effort where potters and other craftspeople created the handcrafted bowls, according to a press release. The empty bowls serve as a reminder of all the people who do not have food to eat. Locally, Empty Bowls was founded in 2012 by 1978 Wilkes graduate Jean Adams. Adams is also an instructor at Wilkes University. More than 1,000 bowls are created annually by Adams and her Wilkes students. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 15 percent of Luzerne County residents live below poverty level. That number is two points higher than the state average. Just a mile or two from Wilkes University, the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank distributed 4.8 million pounds of food to more than 160 agencies in the last year. To register for the event, visit www.wilkes. edu/emptybowls. Bowls and tickets can also be purchased at the event or prior to at Marquis Art & Frame, 122 S. Main St., in Wilkes-Barre and at Earth & Wears on 68 Main St., in Dallas. Pictured to the right: A sample of one of the pieces available for those In attendance of the event. All proceeds to benefit those In need within our community Photo Illustration/The Beacon r �J The Beacon - November 11, 2014 News 6 'Wilkes faculty and staff honored for their work The Beacon Staff reports Seven Wilkes University faculty and staff members were recently honored for their work teaching and advising students. The awards were presented by the university's Teaching Recognition and Effectiveness Committee. Jon Ference, associate professor of pharmacy practice, and Gina Zanolini Morrison, associate professor of the division of global history and languages, were honored with the Carpenter Award. The Carpenter Award is the highest award at the university and recognizes outstanding teaching by full-time faculty who have taught at the university for at least three years. Ference, who has been at Wilkes for six years, teaches in the areas of cardiovascular therapeutics, women's health and information mastery. He also coordinates the pharmaceutical care lab clinical skills series, and serves as the director of pharmacotherapy education at the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education - Family Medicine Residency Program. Morrison, who has been at the university for 18 years, taught multicultural education for IO years in the education department and now helps to prepare students pursuing the doctorate in educational leadership degree. She teaches courses in leadership, diversity and societal change, and qualitative research methods, among others. Chris Henkels, an assistant professor of chemistry, received the Outstanding New Faculty Award. The award recognizes one new tenure-track faculty member who demonstrates outstanding initiatives in the classroom as well as excellence in teaching, advising and potential for leadership on campus. Henkels has been at Wilkes for three years .• He teaches general chemistry and biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses, and continues his post-doctoral research program. Dina Udomsak, an assistant director and instructor in the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business & Leadership, received the Academic Support Award. The award recognizes full-time, non-faculty support personnel who facilitate classroom or experiential initiatives and learning among students, demonstrating leadership and initiative in educational experiences in the process. Udomsak has been at Wilkes for eight years. She teaches the personal and professional development (PPD) class in the school of business. Photo Courtesy of Vicki Mayk The winners of WIikes University's 2014 Teaching Recognition and Effectiveness (TREC) Awards are pictured, front row from left, Dorinda McHenry, adjunct education Instructor; Dina Udomsak, Instructor, Sidhu School of Business and Leadership; back row from left, Abas Sabounl, assistant professor of electrical engineering; Christopher Henkels, assistant professor of chemistry; Debra Chapman, biology education speclallst; Jonathan Ference, associate professor of pharmacy practice; and Gina Zanollnl Morrison, associate professor, global history and languages. Debra Chapman, a biology education specialist, received the Outstanding Adviser Award. The award recognizes academic advisers who demonstrate excellence in academic advising. Chapman has been at Wilkes for 33 years. She encourages enthusiasm for science in her students with hands-on learning labs and guest speakers in the classroom. Ahas Sabouni, an assistant professor of electrical engineering, received the Interdisciplinary Award. The award recognizes teachers who demonstrate the advancement of interdisciplinary learning through course pairing, team teaching or course projects. Sabouni has been at Wilkes for one year. He has had success at an early stage in his career at Wilkes for his engagement in different interdisciplinary projects across Wilkes departments, and developing interdisciplinary courses as well as crossdisciplinary team teaching during fall and spring 2013-2014. Dorinda McHenry, an adjunct instructor of education, received the Innovative and Nontraditional Teaching Award. The award recognizes teachers who successfully incorporate innovative or nontraditional strategies in at least one class. McHenry has been at Wilkes for six years. Having roomm t t u Take alook at our newly remodeted one bedroom and studio apartmeru, ti C t( ti :r,. h p T tc tf �The Beacon - November 11, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu Apple CEO comes out after the iPhone 6 By Austin Ely Staff Writer Tim Cook, one of the world's most innovative people and CEO of a company that brought upon a technological revolution in itself, publically announced that he was homosexual on Oct. 30. The Apple CEO came out for the first time according to CNN via an essay that was published by Bloomberg Businessweek. In the essay, Mr. Cook wrote, "Let me be clear: I'm proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me ... " However, Cook's coming out is not as revolutionary as some may think. Many CEOs and higher-ups of companies have come out in recent years, such as Christopher Bailey of Burberry, Nick Denton of Gawker Media Group, Robert Greenblatt of NBC Entertainment, Robert • Hanson of BP and even Nike's chief information officer Anthony Watson. Although reports depict that many already knew that Cook was gay, his public openess brings yet another powerful figure to head the movement for equality. How do Tim Cook and other CEO's and those high on the business hierarchy relate to the gay rights movement? Well, when Wilkes professor and advisor for the GayStraight Alliance Dr. Helen H. Davis was asked what Tim Cook's coming out meant for the LGBT movement she stated: "It is wonderful when members of the LGBT community who are in important positions are open about their sexual orientation because it sends the message that being LGBT is not anything to hide. As is the case with any minority group, representation is powerful:' Davis went on to explain, "Tim Cook is CEO of one of the world's largest, most important companies. He is successful and widely respected; he also happens to be gay. Because of his position of power, The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski WIikes Is a university that has publicly supported the LGBT community and has many groups to spread awareness. he and many people who are LGBT choose not to be open about their sexual orientation in the workplace for many reasons: The irony in this predicament is that many states have laws to protect members of the LGBT community. "In Pennsylvania, for example, it is still legal to fire someone for being LGBT, so there is still potentially a lot at stake in coming out. By coming out, Tim Cook sends a positive message to his own employees, and hopefully to other companies and to the community as a whole;' Davis said. "It is always important to have positive role models. Also, the more people who are brave enough to come out, the more common and accepting it will hopefully become:' Cook has said that he and Apple plan to back LGBT rights for as long as he lives. The fact that a figurehead of a powerful company came out as homosexual affects the whole business world. It even hits home at Wilkes University. Wilkes has many groups that serve to support and raise awareness for the LGBT community. One such group is the Gay-Straight Alliance. "I think it means that students have another positive, successful role model, this time in a powerful business position;' D.wis said. "I hope that it gives them courage, strength, and hope that acceptance of the LGBTQA community will continue to grow:' Instances such as Cook's coming out helps to pave the way to not just gay rights, but the rights to all minorities on the path of equality. @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - November 11, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Connectin the dots to one's future career Courtesy of The Wilkes Alumni Association Connecting the Dots event was held last Wed. for any student Interested In networking with people who are already In the career fields or interest. Courtesy of The Wilkes Alumni Association Many students were able to speak on personal matters of professional development with career experts. Courtesy of The Wilkes Alumni Association Partlcpants had the chance to network with professionals In different fields to gain contacts and maybe even make bonds that will form lifetime connections. Courtesy of The Wilkes Alumni Association Advice and stories are told to students to help them make good decisions In thler lives and future careers. . @wilkesbeacon austin.elv@wilkes.edu / �The Beacon - November 11, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Around the world in one night By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC) offered students a chance to eat food from five different cultures, along with learning about the global perceptions of other countries through students own shared stories last Thurs. at their 3rd annual One World Party. Kayla Rooney, president of MSC, welcomed guests to the party by explaining that, "MSC is devoted to spreading diverse and cultural awareness:' "Although we are all different, we are all the same;' Rooney said. Every year, MSC hosts a "One World Party;' to bring the whole spectrum of student diversity under one roof for the night. They honor the fact that everyone's background plays a significant role in our University. "Events like this are a good way to gain sensitivity towards other cultures:' sophomore nursing major, Lauren Spak said. At any point during the night, students from the audience could take the microphone and tell a story or interesting fact from where their family originated. Sophomore psychology major, Danica • DeMesa, took this opportunity to share about her culture. "Let me tell you about Christmas in the Philippines; everyone's doors are open and it's like a walk in buffet;' DeMesa said. Many other diversity oriented clubs also showed up to support the event and took time to share their culture with the audience. "Communicating with each other to know each other better; that's the main point of being multicultural;' sophomore entrepreneur major, Bowen Wong, president of the Asian Cultural Society said. Diversity is a characteristic that Wilkes feels strongly about. They strive to represent the community and offer students many opportunities to gain knowledge of other cultures. Events like the One World Party are vital ways of spreading the importance of diversity. "Going to diversity events like this one are a great way to meet other people. It forces you out of your shell and allows you 1 ,,. no) '3dis,\1iwem "ii £lv\'3 r1i'ti1m The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees MSC Is decalted to holding events like the One World Party for students to gain a better respect for diversity. to learn about different cultures;' stated first-year biology major, Josh Lanesderger. "I also think that events, especially like this one, gives students a taste of other cultures and opens the minds of the possible of studying abroad:' The One World Party is an interactive and fun way to expand one's opinions and become socially conscience of others. "I think it is important to go to events like this to become more culturally aware;' first-year early education major, Julia McGeorge said. "Since I'm going to enter a field where you have to be culturally sensitive; I think it is really valuable to go to events like this:' For more information on MSC or diversity events around campus contact Kayla Rooney at kayla.rooney@wilkes. edu. If interested on study abroard or want to talk to a professional about diversity at Wilkes, stop in the Office of Diversity on the corner of South St. and Franklin St. or email Erica Acosta at erica.acosta@wilkes. edu. @wilkesbeacon nico/e.zukowski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees' WIikes MSC Is decalted to holding events like the One World Party at WIikes r �_j The Beacon - November 11, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment . 19 1 -More of what you missed at MSC's One World Party ti 0 p ti p \I h a d 0 a t< u fc it C The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees WIikes MSC Is decalted to holding events llke the One World Party at WIikes SI • ti u The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Food from five different countries was given to people to try. a1 a: D g ir d t1 al 7 r,~~~ ~• m~ ~ ~ ~~ h: d, h1 ": pl h1 b1 CJ 1fikm Il~ Wt§ b> ~ Im~ ~m~IGE ~ liifflm ffilnll~ Il~mm ml©l q@~ mliW ta a1 Cc w Ill pl oJ ~05)$) th pl A . he w 01 te Ii: Cl 7 Cf �The Beacon - November 11, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 More than just the military: Wilkes ROTC Common questions concerning the ROTC a·re answered By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor Multitasking, time management and withholding a strong attitude are all characteristics that students involved with the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at Wilkes have to balance on a daily basis. Students who participant in the ROTC see . it as a lifestyle ·choice. "You have to have time-management skills. It is everyday actively focusing on your training;' sophomore finance major, Matthew Winger, ROTC Public Affair Officer, said. "The ROTC is always in the back of your mind:' Wilkes University is one of eleven full partnership programs within the Royal Warrior Battalion. The Royal Warrior Battalion was recognized recently as being in the top 15% of all ROTC programs in the country. Wilkes offers an Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC. Now that Wilkes has teamed up with Kings College, the ROTC is compatible with any major. "We (ROTC program) have the truest diversity;' Cadet 3rd Class Michael McCleaf, a junior chemistry major, said. "We have people from all sides of the spectrum as far as student diversity goes. We have people from an array of majors and everyone takes part in different co-curriculars:' "You are a regular college student in every sense of the word. It is just another aspect of your life;' Winger said. "It is almost like a club that you could get involved in:' A very active club in that sense. Dedication, endurance and perseverance are all needed. . "The ROTC permeates throughout all aspects of college. You think you have a switch for ROTC and a switch for regular college life but they kind of merge into one;' Winger explains. "The ROTC integrates into your life:' The ROTC prepares students through a college-based program for training commissioned officers of the United States Armed Forces. McCleaf describes the ROTC as a "four year internship program:' At Wilkes the primary focus of the ROTC is to develop leadership capabilities in students and train future leaders for the Army and the American public in general. "It (ROTC) is building and preparing you to be a better leader for your job you get when you graduate college;' Winger said. The misconceptions of the ROTC What do your days consist of? Matthew McCleaf: ''.A.lot of what we do in the Air Force ROTC is working with the community, in both a beneficial and active waf' What are some community service projects? MM: "To name a few, volunteering at the local soup kitchen and at the Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge:' Are there ever times where talcing a fun approach on learning happens? MM: ''.A.ctually we . just had some interactive team-building events. We had fun paintballing and then we had a bowling social. We will take part in the Veterans Day parade, which we will be in our in-service dress:' One misconception about the ROTC is that you basically sign your life to the Armed Forces; is this true? Matthew Winger: "There is nothing specifically saying you sign on the dotted line. It is complete volunteer. There is no jail time if you leave. We participate because we want to:' MM: "I always say the strong don't stay and the weak leave. It has to do with finding out what you want. Thats why I said this (the ROTC) is like a four year internship because you get to find out if this is what you really want to do. If it is the program will give you the opportunities you need:' Do all students in the ROTC have scholarships? MW: "No, I hear that all the time but not everyone gets scholarships:' What would you say is the goal of the ROTC? MM: "Other than preparing for your future career, Wilkes ROTC wants you to develop a life outside of the military so at the end of your career you have a sense of individuality." What would you say is the largest change in your life since joining? MW: "It changes your character. There is a certain character or set guidelines that you abide by: integrity, service, honesty and excellence:' For more information on Wilkes ROTC contact Matthew Winger at matthew. winger@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu • Looi< for a featured Mindful entree at Henry's every day. Eajoy the bel'\efits of"' o. w,eo.l plo.l'\, Sign Up for a Meal Pl n Today • • The Beacon Archives WIikes ROTC Is commlted to holding service events on and off campus. r �The Beacon - November 11, 2014 12 Honoring Wilkes veterans, both past and future Photo Courtesy of Mark Kaster Lt. Colonel Mark Kaster Is a Wilkes ,rofessor who also serves as the WIikes University Veteran's Counselor. By James Jaskolka Editor-in-Chief In a fourth floor office in the Cohen Science Center, Mark Kaster answers a call from a young woman and prospective student from Vir~nia. He listens to her concerns before · rattling off information that has become standard for him: information about housing and textbook allowances, facts about the Post-9/11 GI Bill (which allows veterans to attend college for free) and the number for the nearest VA (Veteran's Affairs) hospital. He comes across equally informative and considerate. In addition to being a professor of environmental science and engineering, Kaster, a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel serves as the university's Veteran's Counselor. He connects to veterans -- current students and potential ones -- and helps them transition into a civilian atmosphere by helping "turn their benefits on" and showing them the resources they have at their disposal. For Kaster, it's a rewarding job. "In a way, I've taken the uniform off, but I'm still serving in this capacity;' he said. "I consider it an honor that I can continue to serve my brothers and sisters that have served with me and help them to achieve their goals:' Kaster grew up on a farm in northwest Iowa. Every male in his family served in the military, so it was natural for him to continue the tradition. Kaster noted that without the aid of the military, he wouldn't have been able to attend college. This is a definitive factor in Kaster's job. It allows him to connect with veteran one has a different worth. so much more than how ups can you do. It's about mically can you bring to e some · s ran's Day: sc eme of things. the entire milwv:y at lacp:' understanding He said that's one of the biggest everything I'm misconceptions about the military for me... those I've done, then that he's come across: if you aren't a ctive duty," he physically powerful person, you won't be of use to the military. es:' th o coilU~q because of ........,_,,,_,.........term career possi ___ ~- anted t y to pay for it appealing a of longpersonally, students in a way that no other faculty member can. "If you can think back to someone my age, a veteran going to campus.. .! wasn't certain I could do it. I'd been away from high school for two years;' Kaster recalled. "So when today's vets come to me, and they say 'Colonel, can I do this? ' I look across that table and say 'Yes, you can; because I had the same feelings that they did. I know what they're going through:' Serving 26 years with the Air Force means Kaster does not take Veteran's Day lightly. On his desk, in front of the phone where he speaks to current and potential student veterans, Kaster keeps a water bottle, filled with sand he took from Normandy Beach during a family vacation: a constant reminder of those who gave everything for their country. "We stand on the shoulders of those veterans who came before us and gave their life for this idea of America;' Kaster said. "The ones who didn't make it are the ones who have sacrificed everything:' McCleaf wants to work in combat rescue) and the lessons that were instilled in him: "You have to try and push yourself to be better. our job better and better above you n.g is to into the by and get to e e of the day, osy as it looks. Unless you•re striving and pushing every day to do your very best, you'll get sucked away with tlie tide." �The Beacon - November 11, 2014 13 By Pat Walther Staff Writer Undeclared Freshman Wy Sebring Joined the ROTC p gram as a way to be a part f the mllltary whlle stlll pur Ing an education. Wyatt Sebring always wanted to fly. Instead of giving up the dream many abandon once they become accustomed to the nature of the world, he made his childhood fantasy practical. He would join the United States Air Force. The military had always had an indescribable draw to it, anyway. He planned to enlist right after he graduated. Suddenly and violently, those plans were dashed. After breaking his fibula and tearing ligaments in his ankle during football, his senior year of high school was destined to end on a sour note. A surgery was necessary to fix the damage done, and there was no chance he'd be ready for physical conditioning by the time he graduated. Sebring would have to wait to enlist in the military. Or maybe not. He learned of the ROTC program and realized he would be able to simultaneously join the military and further his education, killing the proverbial two bird.s with one stone. In addition to this, Sebring found that by enlisting in the ROTC program he would be eligible for various scholarships to keep the cost of school reasonable. Deciding to attend Wilkes University, Sebring had to learn quickly how to balance his collegiate social life with the strict training regimen of the ROTC. "[People think] that we get yelled at constantly and are punished by doing physical exercise:' Sebring said. Much to the contrary, many of those enlisted enjoy the workout. Now nearly half way through his first year of college, things like leadership, integrity, discipline and dedication have become second nature. Sebring, though currently undeclared, is looking to major in math or biology and minor in aerospace studies. Most importantly, he is staying true to his dream. "I want to be a pilot and fly cargo planes in the Air Force;' he explains. ''Afterward, I want to be an international airline pilot:' And with the current path he's on, it seems like the sky's the limit for Wyatt Sebring. r �_J The Beacon - November 11, 2014 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu Has the media overdone it with body images? By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor Playing, hanging out with friends or doing school work are the only concerns a child or adolescent should have. Instead, many, even from an early age, worry about their body image and not being skinny enough or looking like the models on television. Why do children and adolescents worry about these things? Because the media flashes it in their face every time they turn on the television. Staggering statistics from executives at Nickelodean reveal that, on average, a child or adolescent watches up to 35 hours of television a week. Medua are known for showing Photoshopped images of models and passing them off as the 'ideal body image' when in reality, the images are nowhere near what the average body type is. However, children and adolescents do not constantly see the average body type portrayed in the media and are instead brainwashed to believe looking like a model is what is acceptable or normal. These 'model-like' body images constantly being thrown at young children and adolescents lead to harmful effects. In turn, children and adolescents are hard on themselves for the way they look. This results in unhealthy dieting or trying various other negative ways to lose weight. Three huge effects are eating disorders, mental depression and physical depression. The reported prevalence rate for anorexia nervosa is 0.48 percent among girls 15 to 19 years old. Between one and five percent of adolescent girls meet the criteria for bulimia nervosa. It is not only young girls though; boys are affected as well. While girls try to get the skinny model figure and practically waste away to nothing in the process, boys try to build muscle and get lean and built. The media has not always portrayed male and females like they do now, however. Over several years the images of weight and size have drastically changed. .... The women's body size and shape has become revoltingly thinner and leaner, Courtesy of Creative Commons or in other words, 'skin and bones: while the men's body size and shape has become stronger and muscular often portraying veins popping out of their body, implying supplement use being the norm. The media not only broadcasts unrealistic body types, but also promotes weight loss pills, drinks, foods and several other 'weight loss products' to make people 'feel full' when they are starving themselves. These 'get skinny quick' schemes can become exceedingly harmful for a person. These weight loss pills, drinks and food can have damaging effects to the body and may even land a customer that uses these types of products in the hospital. A number of weight loss pills have been recalled over the years due to putting customers in the hospital via strokes, heart attacks, or other heart related issues. Why put your body through that type of pain? How far are people willing to push themselves to get that 'ideal body image; and at what cost? Instead of the media pushing young children and adolescents to wanting the 'ideal body image' they should be encouraging them to eat healthy, exercise, and love the body they have. Nonetheless, it is impractical to think that media will change in that way; it is not about helping the people and giving them positive outlooks, rather than what will sell. And at the moment, overly skinny models is what sells. Unfortunately, it is up to the consumers not to give in to these temptations of the body images portrayed in the media and to find the power within to be happy and confident with the way they are. If a person is overweight, losing weight the healthy way is the way to go, by exercising daily and eating healthy. It is important to remember that the media is not necessarily the truth and is filled with photoshopped images that do not display real life. For additional information on eating disorders, or to get help, visit www. nationaleatingdisorders.org or call 1-800-931-2237. At Wilkes, visit http:// www.wilkes.edu/ campus-life/ studentaffairs/ he al th- and-wellness-services/ counseling-services.aspx @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wikes.edu �9 The Beacon - November 11, 2014 15 Opinion Lena ·Dunham and toxic activism controversy By Elyse Guzlewlcz Staff Writer Lena Dunham, a longtime beacon of the feminist movement, is at the center of another controversy. Her book Not That Kind of Girl, published this year, has come under fire for passages that describe her performing sexually inappropriate acts with and on her younger sister Grace. Her response has been less than apologetic, firmly denying the severity of the accusations and claiming them to be a normal if not universal experience for children. While it's true that many children have a sense of innocence that keeps them from understanding some actions · perceived as sexual, what Ms. Dunham describes goes beyond this into the realm of disturbing . Dunham tweeted that "I told a story about being a weird 7 year old. I bet you have some too," despite describing her actions as "anything a sexual predator might do to a suburban girl" in her memoir. The majority of white feminists have been standing behind her, claiming critics are policing her sexuality. The attitude these people have taken highlights an ongoing issue among many social movements . This can be described as toxic activism when social justice activists create a negative or harmful space by supporting problematic behaviors in other members of their group. Toxic activism is not just a problem in the feminist movement, although it does provide a place to start the discussion. Anyone involved in the movement has heard the call to be aware of the media we're consuming and to keep an eye out for problematic elements in film, television, and print. Problematic elements include things like misogyny, racism, homophobia, rape culture, or other harmful stereotyping. Too often, however, activists accept a celebrity as a feminist ( or other interest group) and immediately begin defending their every action. This is especially prevalent among privilege~ ~embers_ of the interest group - in femm1sm: white, middle class women . In turn, defense of problematic behaviors leads to two negative outcomes. First, it helps perpetuate the issues activists are seeking to solve. In Dunham's case, defending her despite her admission to sexually inappropriate behaviors sends the message that assault is okay as long as it's between women. These ideas are what most feminists try to debunk, as assault should never be considered alright no matter the gender of the participants. Second, it adds fuel to the fires of those that oppose the movement. Hyperconservatives and Men's Rights Activists have taken this controversy and run with it, claiming all feminists to be hypocrites and abusers. Clearly, this is overdoing it, but Dunham's lack of repentance and the feminist movement's defense of her actions hasn't helped the negativity and vitriol constantly being spewed by groups antagonistic to women's rights . The idea that any person is immune to scrutiny and criticism creates a toxic environment for any marginalized person trying to involve themselves and opens the entire movement up to controversy. It's better to point out flaws among ourselves than to have them brought to light by our enemies. ~---------------, NOT KI . lc11a Dt111l1a11 @wilkesbeacon e/yse.guziewicz@wilkes.edu m,an ye mJ e �_J The Beacon - November 11, 2014 Opinion 16 The Scarlet Letter- Examining Pop Culture's Love of a Classic By Sara Plsak Staff Writer Nathaniel Hawthorne 's The Scarlet Letter is an undisputed classic. For generations, the text has S'een nothing short of required reading. This leads me to ask myself the question, "What is pop culture 's obsession with The Scarlet Letter?" A reader may not realize they are pleasantly bombarded by today 's modern entertainment industry with references to this classic text. Some of these references are subtly slipped into dialogues of television shows and lyrics of hit songs. Others are more blatant as these references are plots for entire films. By exploring these references , I believe I found an answer as to why pop culture's obsession with The Scarlet Letter continues. Starting with a nuanced reference, a few weeks ago if you were one of the more than a million people to buy Taylor Swift's new album 1989, you might have noticed the song "New Romantics" (Hawthorne himself was consider part of the Romantic Movement of literature) contains the lyric, "We show off our different scarlet letters. Trust me mine is better. " This particular lyric happens to be one of the most recent mentions of The Scarlet Letter in music. Although, I am positive many other songs from various artists have lyrics referencing Hawthorne's novel, this reference stands out as a positive representation of individuals competing to have the best scarlet Jetter. Another recent understated allusion to The Scarlet Letter comes from the dialogue of the popular television show Castle. A section of dialogue from the episode entitled "Little Girl Lost," which if you have read The Scarlet Letter, can be viewed as an ode to Pearl herself. The dialogue reads as follows: ALEXIS: My AP test is tomorrow. I was having nightmares about Hester Prynne. CASTLE: Ahh, the irony for you is not getting an "A" would cause you shame. After this reference, the episode continues as if no mention of the novel has been made. In short, The Scarlet Letter is not the focus of the television episode. The reference to Hester Prynne paired with the name of the episode, Little Girl Lost, is an elusive .gift to bookworms as a veiled reference to _ JHawthorne's text. If a reader was looking forward to 7 more obvious modes of referencing The Scarlet Letter, they should look no further than Emma Stone's cult classic movie, Easy A. The movie is loosely based and I use this term liberally, upon Hawthorne's text. Throughout the entire movie, Emma Stone's character, high school student Olive Penderghast, feels ostracized by her high school community. In an attempt to fit in, Olive draws inspiration from Hawthorne's novel and stitches a Scarlet "A" on her clothes. For Olive, trying to fit in backfires. Olive is a visual representation of what The Scarlet Letter stands for: risking what others think of us in an attempt to find ourselves and stand up for what we believe. In addition to the above references, there is also the completely inaccurate movie Scarlet Letter. The movie teams with historical inaccuracies, ignorance of the novel's original plot structure and Demi Moore bathing more than the average Puritan without modern plumbing. All jokes aside, the movie, although dreadfully adapted, was filmed in 199 5 helping propel pop culture's love of The Scarlet Letter. Using these subtle and more obvious odes to The Scariet Letter, "Why is pop culture obsessed with this text?" The answer seems to be The Scarlet Letter is rooted in our colonial past. Hawthorne himself was both horrified and fascinated by the fact that he is a descendant of a Salem Witch Trial judge. As a society, we, like Hawthorne, are also caught in the delicate cycle of embracing our past no matter how conflicted it may be, while forging our own future. The text is centered on the fragile line we all walk . We all strive to stand out, to be unique and to stand-up for what we believe in but how far dare we go? How many lines can we cross without being viewed as an outcast such as Hester Prynne and branding ourselves with our own scarlet Jetter? The Scarlet Letter is everything we hope for and everything we fear, all wrapped into one classic piece of literature. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Creative Commons Sara's Score: �8 The Beacon - November 11, 2014 Opinion 17 Tove Lo is staying high ... on the charts with "Queen of the Clouds" By Eric Casey Staff Writer Tove Ebba Elsa Nilsson, also known as Tove Lo, is a rising star from Sweden. It appears that country is pumping out popular acts lately with the likes of Icona Pop, Nico & Vinz, and Lykke Li. Her blend of dark pop and electronic music· makes for an excellent blend and one of the most perfectly crafted albums of 2014. As soon as you hear "uh uh" on the radio you automatically know what the song is. "Habits (Stay High)" is huge right now and completely inescapable. It's blasting out car radios, in the store, and even remixes of it in the bars and clubs. When you dance to it in a sultry way or shout the main chorus do you even know what the song is about? I mean it's not really deep, but it's not about "being high" in a smoking a certain substance kind of way. It's actually about her trying to get a high off of hedonistic acts and drinking to numb the pain from whatever breakup she went through. She doesn't have a filter on her which gives the music a better connection to the audience who might have gone through what she did and doesn't need sugarcoating. I've been told I am the problem / and the problem is my honesty I when it's worst than how it seems / and I tell you all the wrong things. Those lyrics from "The Way That I Am" really elucidates her debut album Queen of the Clouds which was released September 30th. · The album has so far peaked at #14 on the Billboard 200 albums chart to positive reviews. There appears to be three sections to the album because of the three interludes. It begins with an interlude called "The Sex", and following that are the songs "My Gun", "Like Em Young", "Talking Body", and "Timebomb." They describe the rise of her relationship and a reckless side to her that knows no boundaries. Especially on "Like Em Young" where to her age is just a number and she's willing to sleep wherever to get that feeling of euphoric mindlessness. "The Love" interlude follows with songs called "Moments", "The Way That I Am", "Got Love", and "Not on Drugs." This set allows her to express how she doesn't give a you know what about her personality and ways of doing things, as heard in her song "Moments." "Rough around the edges, memories and baggage / you know me / never play the safe card, when I go I go hard / and now you know." Her song "Not on Drugs" conveys part of her relationship when the breakup was actually happening. It feels like she's trying to tell him that sure she made mistakes in the past and likes to mess around, but that he's her only drug. However, in recent interviews she has made it well known of her dark past of experimenting with drugs. The song is likely to become her next hit especially since a video was made for it. "Baby, listen please I'm not on drugs, I'm not on drugs / I'm just in love / baby, don't you see? I'm not on drugs, I'm not on drugs / I'm just in love, you're high enough for me." The last interlude "The Pain" features her hit song and other ones that express her distress of losing someone and wanting to be with them. It's best expressed in "Thousand Miles" with lyrics like, "Coming for you baby, I'm coming now/ that's when I run / an of these thousand miles to get you back." Tove Lo isn't going to be a one hit wonder. There are many fantastic songs on this album that have mainstream and alternative hit potential. Although "Habits (Stay Hig_h)" has reached #3 on the Billboard '1ot 100 chart, she's featured on EDM rising star Alesso's track "Heroes (We Could Be)." The song has so far peaked at #72 on the Hot 100 and #27 on US Mainstream Top 40. Her package of "grunge pop" is certainly sticking around as it is a major trend this year with such artists like Lorde and Sia. For now Tove Lo is likely to "stay high" on the charts for the remainder of the year. : .. "- "' .l @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu ., °' I ... 1-. ,• #., • . . .. K 1~1•-;. I . t : ~ - - ,.. J.:.- r"'n4& >n In (570)371-3558 r �_J The Beacon - November 11, 2014 Opinion 18 Can you justify buying downloadable content for video games? By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor Back in the day when the Xbox and PS2 were the current generation of gaming hardware, consumers would pay one price for a game of their choice, and that was it. One price for one game that included everything the game developers sought it out to be. Fast forward a few years circa 2006, the popular video game Halo 2 took online gaming to a whole new level. After much success, the developers released a free update that included map packs for people to download for free. Fast forward to now. DLC (downloadable content) is associated with almost every single video game that has been released for the past 6 or so years. This would not be a problem, if it were free. However, it is not. What is the problem with this? The problem lies in the fact that developers are purposely leaving things out of a game to make people spend money on what should have been a complete purchase. Things such as maps, characters, missions, etc., are all examples of DLC that can be purchased to extend your playability of a certain game. Why do developers do this to begin with? Because with every game they make, they make a small income after everything is said and done. They pay to ship the games out, the retailers to sell them, the packaging companies, the PR crew to advertise and publicize the game, and so on. By the time a single game is sold, they receive a small fraction of the price. DLC offers them a way to receive small chunks of money at a time, and the income goes directly to them. Games such as Watch Dogs, Assassin's Creed, Battlefield, Call of Duty, Far Cry 4 and many more all announce DLC before the game is even released. Let me break this down with a first hand example'. The upcoming game Assassin's Creed Unity offers a "season pass" which includes "over 8 hours of bonus material" in two mini side campaigns, plus bonus missions and weapons. If the game is not even released yet, how can developers justify not including this in the first place? For games like Battlefield and Call of Duty, they too have a "seasons pass" type of deal, where over a span of a year or so, they will release map packs, usually ranging from 12-16 new maps for players to play online. This type ofDLC costs $50, " 'plus the initial purchase of the game ($60). Is $110 for one game really worth it, or played my $60 worth and I want to extend the life of the game even more, than I can justify dishing out the extra money. In the past, I have bought all the DLC for Skyrim because I could not get enough of it, and I have paid an extra $50 for Battlefield 3 and 4 to receive "Battlefield Premium," a season pass that included perks, weapons, and 16 new multiplayer maps. Completely my choice, and I easily could have not purchased them. To wrap this up, do we understand why developers do this? Yes, to make their money. However, can I see myself buying "extra" content before a game comes out? No, and you should not either. I want a complete game worth the money I dished out for it. If developers are intentionally making an incomplete game to just make mony in the future off releasing DLC, then there is a problem. Courtesy of Creative Commons Call of Duty Black Ops II DLC "Revolution" and "Vengeance" are two of four map packs the game released, starting Just two months after the game's initial release. The DLC contained five maps each, plus a bonus weapon and other perks for players onllne. even ethical? Then there is the other type of DLC which includes minor game add-ons that are completely optional and give a player a certain edge over others. I am referring to the life of "virtual coins" for some games. NBA 2kl5, Madden 15, and FIFA 15 are all games that rake in millions of dollars per year solely from players buying online coins for their "Ultimate Teams." Ultimate Team in FIFA, for example, gives players the option to buy instead of earn coins, which unlocks player packs to complete their team. These coins are on a different scale from the earlier mentioned DLC, because it is · not something the developers could have added to the game originally to make it complete. The same applies in Call of Duty, yet again, where players can purchase weapon skins for a small price, usually $1-5 for a pack of them. Totally up to the player. In my opinion, deciding to spend your own money on virtual coins or skins is completely fine. It is your choice, and it does not add or take away from the core game itself. A similar senario would be buying a ton of extra songs on Guitar Hero, but we know that was just a phase in the past. However, I do not agree with developers charging $50 for maps, missions, etc that easily could have been including with the game. If I pay $60 for a game, I want the full game, the full experience. If I feel I have @wi/kesbeacon frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu • �Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Wilkes looks to knockout crosstown rival King's in Mayor's Cup Kickoff Is scheduled for noon as the Colonels host cross town rival King's In the 19th annual Mayors Cup game on Saturday By Danny Van Brunt Sports Writer After a long season of hard work, the Colonel Football team's season is coming to an end. The team is continuing to work for the win over their rival team the Monarchs of King's University. The Mayor's Cup is held on November 15, hosted by Wilkes at Schmidt Stadium at 12 PM. The senior defensive end, Tyler Thomas (#3), has an interesting perspective towards his last game. He, along with his team, has had this game on their minds since last year when they fell to Kings on a last second touchdown . This game will be a tough fought game due to the rivalry, and he is up for the challenge. He knows the team is already out of the playoff picture, but the team wants to end the season on a high note then bring the trophy back to this side of River Street. He states that this will be his last game ever in his football career. Never putting pads on again makes him want to leave every ounce of energy he has on that field. He speaks for the team to say that everyone will play that way. Since he has joined the team, a lot of faces have come and gone, some have dropped out, transferred or quit the team. This leaves him with a strong appreciation of the individuals who have stuck out the four years with him. He also claims that this season has been a very a long one. At times, it wasn't easy to keep his head up because of the people outside of the team who are so quick to critique the team in a negative way. He wishes he could have won the conference title in his last year, but he also was just content playing. At this time last year, he faced a season-ending injury that he thought to also be career-ending. Coming back strong this year is what he is most thankful for. He appreciates the opportunity he has received to play all these years. He left a quote for the community, he said, "Win or lose, I just want to be able to tell myself at the end of the day that I did everything I could so that the Colonels could win. I promise you that you'll see #3 flying around the field." This is an inspiring story from one of the starting players on the team. It is players like him that make a team want to play. The team and coaches will appreciate the communities' attendance at the game. They promise to put a show for all spectators. @wilkesbeacon danie/. van brun t@wilkes.edu r �,-- .J Sports The Beacon - November 11, 2014 20 Wilkes cheerleaders eye national level competition By Andre Spurell Sports Writer Although cheerleading is not recognized as a sport by the NCAA, it is easily one of the main sources of school spirit at sporting events and pep rallies . The Wilkes Cheerleaders have not set goals like winning National Championships or making the MAC Playoffs, but to be energetic, enthusiastic, and have fun together. As far as performance goals, the team looks to perfect the different aspects of cheerleading like dance, cheering, and gymnastics. They also hope to perfect certain actions individually like stunting, tumbling, roundoffs, backflips, and 360 ups for team goals. The cheer team is lead by Coach Jessica Short, who got the job around tryouts last spring before graduating. The biggest goal the squad is trying to accomplish right now is to compete in Nationals. In order for the girls to do this, they have been fundraising like crazy. Some of these fundraisers include selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars, bracks fundraising cups, selling t-shirts, doing a reunion at Homecoming with all the cheerle.ading alumni, selling eye black and old porn porns, an Applebee's fundraiser on November 16th, bake sales, and dollar snack boxes just to name a few in order to reach their goal of$12,000. Through participating in all these fundraising projects, it is clear that the team is all about hard work and dedication. When asked what she likes most about her group of girls, Short replied, "They are a great group. They can be really really silly at times ... but they are also a really talented and passionate group. They're not all best friends outside of cheerleading but when they come in the room they are, which is nice." With this team's talent, passion, and dedication, they will hopefully be able to achieve their goal of reaching Nationals. @wilkesbeacon andre.spurell@wilkes.edu Photo Courtesy of Jessica Short Members of the WIikes cheerleadlng team pictured at a recent game Lady Colonels finish season By Cara Basile Sports Writer Although the women's soccer team didn't clinch a post-season playoff spot it ended with an overall record above .500 with 11 wins and 8 losses. The Lady Colonels finished their season strong with three straight wins against Manhattanville College, SUNY Cortland, and Eastern University. The women went 3-4 in conference play, holding them slightly short of playoffs, but were able to get a bid for the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Certain goals were set and accomplished throughout the season like completing passes, winning balls and the shots on goal percentage. While these goals were achieved, Coach John Sumoski shared how they can still improve for the upcoming spring and fall season. "Our players must become masters of their craft based on position and that takes time and repetitions and commitment on their own outside of their season," Sumoksi said. "The goal setting process is a big part of our core value ambition and will help them go in a great direction." Junior goal keeper Lisa Semetti hopes to improve the team's communication on the field. She also shared strengths of the 20 I 4 season where team chemistry played a huge factor. "I'm proud of the chemistry and friendship between the girls on the team," Semetti said. "Furthermore, I'm extremely proud of how well we were able to play against good teams and come out with a victory." As the season comes to a close, the women can look forward to the future. With the loss of three core seniors, Alicia Roberts, Katie Hughes, and Kirsten Smith, each class will step up with new leadership roles along with new freshman coming in for the 2015 season. "I'm looking forward to embracing my last season with my family," Semetti said. "I cannot wait to see how the hard work that the girls put in during the off season pays off during preseason and our fall season." Aside from all the stats and percentages, athletes must always take a step back to remember why they love the game. Not only do the players have to be "all in" as the Lady Colonels chanted throughout the season, but coaches as well. "I love the game and the great moments in it that our ladies create through hard work," Sumoski said. "Being someone that can support them on and off the field is important to me." @wilkesbeacon cara.basile@wilkes.edu �k Qne of my do~.. · iptayed~asketballhere ., !to play ball with him. ;~ ,~ What made • giving.... . .. • ¥", -C, -~ ever played in your life, · k I missed game days and the awesome eeling of ~gout on the footb~ field A " A: The three game is up there on the : ot of the guys on the team helped mfluence. " list. My Iaist high school game r had a kickoff y decision as well. return for a TD and a couple rushing ones m too. Q; Have there been any struggles trying to !balance out the two sports since joining the football team? Q: How is the team adjusting to the new coach? A: Yeah for sure. I knew it was going to be difficult balancing them both out. I've idone a good job doing the football work, memorizing our basketball plays, and i_lceeping up with academics. A: Coach Metz has been a great addition to the program as well as the university. He brings a competitive and fast-paced style of play to both the offensi've and defensive parts ofthegame. Q: How excited are you for your first ayor's Cup game ~weekend? Q: Where are you from? ;<~- a . ... < school and plays does traclc · ;, . ~I is .$till in' hi key, basketball and Q: Do you guys compete with one another at home? A: Absolutely. Everything is a competition! Having two brothers so close in age, we always played sports together. Family game night gets pretty rowdy! Q: What do you plan on doing after you graduate? A: I'm hoping to stay with sports and become a grad assistant. J would like to .......,_....._....,........_ become a coach somedar:_ _ _ _ .____...;;;.;,;;; r �_J ... Q: What are your goals for your current season? Were they achieved yet? Q: What is your biggest accomplishment in your sport? A: My biggest accomplishment was to be given the chance to play football after high. school because only about seven percent of student athletes get to make that transition. Q: What one or two things do you currently do in your training that are keys to your success? A: The ·one thing I currently do trainingwise and always have done was run. Speed is the most important thing to me and it is a huge key to my success~ Q: What would be your chievement? A: I draw my inspiration from my parents, and also my teammates. 9: What is your diet like? A: I don't really have a diet, but I always eat a Big Mac meal the night before games. Q: What is your most memorable moment here at Wtlkes? A; My ultimate achievement would be able to play at any level after college. A: My most memorable Wilkes moment hasn1t happened yet: Gaduation day. Q: What was the best advice you were ever given? Q: What do you plan to do after college? be complacent. ~Complacency is the enemy of success." Q: Do you have a saying or motto that you live your life by? · 7 Q: Where do you draw your inspiration from? ultimate A: The best advice I was given was to never .., , A: My goals for the current season were to win the MAC and to be an all-conference receiver. Unfortunately, winning the MAC won't happen this year and I'll have. to wait to find out about the all-conference selection. A; I don't really have a saying or motto that II live by, I just go out and play like I'll never ~et to play ~ain. A: After college I plan to go to either the State Police Academy or join the Air Force. Q: H<:>w do you set your goals? A: I set goals by focusing on the big picture and then I look at the steps I need to take to get there. �L The Beacon - November 11 2014 S orts 23 (57())-' 71-38 9() & (57())-371-38 9J LUNCH BUFFET & C ~?7"1/c Pr~~, Cu6:l~,~ OPE 6 DAYS A W EK MON-THUR: 11 A.M. - 9 P.M. FRIDAY: 11 .M.- 10 PM. SATURDAY: 11:30A.M.-10 P.M. CLO ED ON UNDA Y ilkes- r �_j The Beacon - November 11, 2014 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2014 November 11th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 November 11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/0b6a3936f03eb08ca4952f082574bb87.pdf ec986091849a89a668617d800c3a34cc PDF Text Text r �.J 1 Beacon Briefs Managing.Ed Advi$er-Or. Social Media~,. Advertising Ofrector". . SICTIONEDITORS .c News-8arah8edfon:t LA&E- N,icole ZUkowski~, Opinion• FrankP~ Sports- Brandon Gubba , di ASSISTANT~ .'· News, Justin: Topa LA&E-BiHAmos Opimon - Mandy Stickles DESIGNSJIJDRS; Dave Graff ChriS Kennedy • MoeWoodard Nicole Kuto$ ~Ariderson 22nd Annual Taste of Wilkes The 22nd annual Taste of Wilkes- "Tastes from Around the World" will be held on Nov. 20 from 12:30-1:30 in the Ballroom of the Henry Student Center. With a $5.00 donation guests are able to sample home cooked dishes that highlight the Wilkes' family's vibrant culinary heritage. Please send along your registration to Megan.boone@wilkes.edu. Veterans Council Annual Flag Drive The Veterans Council is holding their annual Flag Drive during club hours on Nov. 4 and 6. For a $1 donation, write the name of a veteran or active duty service member on a provided ribbon. These ribbons will be attached to flags which will be used to line the sidewalks of the Greenway during the Veterans Day ceremony on Nov 1I. All proceeds raised are being used to create care packages for the 101 st Airborne unit out of Ft Campbell, who will be deployed during this holiday season. Any questions should be directed to Jesse Goble (jesse.goble@gmail. com) Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity Announcement FYF class Urban Plunge will be partnering with the First Baptist Church to volunteer at their food pantry the week of Nov. 2, 10, and 17 during Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1-3pm. Please contact Megan Valkenburg or Thomas Swain for more information. offer and what you. Jamn.Jaak9U( 130S. First Floor~ Wilkes . Wilk 1% Phona ...(57 f; :!'t 0 Also, watch for information tables on the first floor of the SUB. Current RAs will be present to answer questions about their experience at the following times: •Tuesday, Nov. 18th from llAM-lPM •Thursday, Nov. 20th from 1lAM-lPM •Tuesday, Nov. 25th from llAM-lPM Email Nicole.clemson@wilkes.edu with any specific questions or to be added to the RA recruitment email list. Register for Connecting the Dots - Student/Alumni Networking Event Connect with alumni who are now professionals in the following fields: Communication Studies, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering, Human Resource, Political Science, Education, Nursing, Integrative Media , Psychology, Marketing, Business, Law Enforcement, Law and more on Nov. 5, from 6-8 p.m.in the Henry Student Center Ballroom (2nd Floor). SG notes: constitution revisions &table of contents By Nicholas Durdan lntentSted ln IOmfnl learn more about Are you interested in being an RA? Find out more about being a Resident Assistant and the recruitment process at an information session. The thirty minute info sessions will be held in the Savitz Lounge (SUB 2nd floor) on the following dates: •Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 11 :30AM •Thursday, Nov. 20th at 12PM •Monday, Dec. 1st at 5PM Staff Writer In a meeting with a refreshingly light agenda, Wilkes University Student Government entertained a guest report of the food service manager and went over a club's constitution. The psychology club began week one of two for its constitution revisions for Student Government. Student Government was pleased with the revisions and said the psychology club made no such irregularities. Overall reception was positive. Senior Member Anthony Bartoli added: "They did a great job." Joe Binotto the new manager of dining services made a guest report to Student Government, asking about how food services at Wilkes can improve. Binotto made it abundantly clear he is ready for any requests at the hands of the students. Some requests included a to-go option at Henry's Cafe and a soft-serve ice cream machine which could also dispense frozen yogurt. This feedback will be calculated and Wilkes students are encouraged to voice their opinion of dining options and changes. The budget for Student Government is as follows: all college: $ 1,256.36, conference: $2,500, spirit: $505.39, general: $6,017.32, giving Student Government a total of: $10,279.07. Student Government meets at 6 p.m. Every Wednesday at the Miller Room inside the Henry Student Center. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu Ti life, a&ie~...••...•.7 opinion.......... 14 sports•••••••••••• 19 �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 News 3 Student attacked; Yik Yak first to report By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor The Oct. 19 on-campus attack of a Wilkes University student has some questioning if security officials notified the campus community soon enough. Around 6:30 p.m., a female student reported to Public Safety that she was attacked in the alleyway between University Center on Main and 141 South Main Street across from the office of Public Safety. While walking between the two buildings, the victim was stopped by two unfamiliar males. One of the males struck the victim in the face before the two suspects immediately fled the scene, officials said. Public Safety reviewed footage of the attack, including the victim being struck and the two males fleeing the scene, officials said. Copies of the footage were given to Wilkes-Barre City Police. The two men were identified by police based on the footage. As of Oct. 31, no charges had been filed. Christopher Jagoe, director of Public Safety, said that usual motives do not seem to have played a role in this case. "I can tell you it was not robbery," Jagoe said. "Obviously this was a criminal act, but I don't think there was any intention to rob or seriously injure the girl." While an official alert was sent to the university's faculty, students and staff, it was not delivered until the following day, more then 18 hours after the incident. Students reported their first indication of the attack was through the anonymous, proximitybased phone application, Yik Yak. Within minutes of the incident, notice of the alleged attack appeared on the app. Cofounders of Yik Yak, Tyler Droll and Brooks Buffington, said they built the application primarily to be the only localized social forum without prior relationships or friendships for the purpose of delivering relevant, timely content to hyper-local areas of people. "We consistently see regions using the app to call out or discuss breaking news like the incident at Wilkes University," the co-founders said in an email to The Beacon. "Just like other popular social apps, it provides a space to interact with peers and learn more about what is happening. One of the top reasons we created the app was specifically for these instances of breaking news." Droll and Buffington credit their app and its open-forum set-up as one of the "better social platforms" to broadcast information to the largest audience. They encourage the anonymous postings of vital information for those in the community. "We encourage users to use Yik Yak for PUBLIC SAFETY 408-4999 ON CAMPUS X4999 Jagoe urges those on campus to remain aware of their surroundings when walking around the community. If you feel uncomfortable, the director suggests following your Intuition and Immediately calllng Public Safety. this reason when the need presents itself because it's important for all individuals in a community to be connected and alerted when it comes to emergency situations," Droll and Buffington added. While the app is commonly used for reporting and hearing about breaking news, some students are nervous about hearing of violent acts on campus through Yik Yak and similar forms of social media. "I don't think you should have to hear about something dangerous occurring on campus through an anonymous social media app," said Wilkes junior Katie Lawlor. Lawlor was one of multiple students who learned of the attack first through Yik Yak. "The fact that Public Safety waited until the day after to say anything about the incident is dangerous because those same two guys could have returned to campus and no one may have heard about what happened to the first victim if it hadn't been for Yik Yak." Under the Clery Act, public safety officials are required to immediately alert the community when there is an imminent threat to the safety of those on campus. Jagoe said this type of immediate alert is used only when others are immediately in danger and need quick instruction on how to proceed. He cited possible uses for such alerts as when dealing with an armed gunman, ap impending weather event like a tornado or significant structural damage to a building. He did not find the Oct. 19 incident warranted a need for this type of alert. "For a situation like this, where 1t ts isolated, the individuals had fled the area and there is no determination that there is any ongoing threat to the campus community, I would not put a text alert out. Instead, we followed up with the message to the community," Jagoe said. Both Jagoe · and Lawlor agree that relying on Yik Yak for emergency alerts is not in the best interest of those on campus because the reliability of the posts cannot be verified. Jagoe, who has said a social media presence for Public Safety is possible for the future, sees a danger in the rapid posting of emergency information. "There is always a way to get information out quicker, but we need to be careful when we're in a hurry to get information out," Jagoe said. "Sometimes the information can change, circumstances or stories change and, sometimes, descriptions change. You have to be careful about what kind of information you put out because you don't want to create undue concern amongst the community." Jagoe urges those on campus to remain aware of their surroundings when walking. If there is anything making you uncomfortable, the director suggests following your intuition and immediately calling Public Safety. If students have any information regarding the incident on Oct. 19, they are asked to call Wilkes-Barre City detectives by dialing (570) 208-4200. @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu r �..J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 News 4 Wilkes launches new website; users face issues By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer W ilkes University launched its new website Oct. 21. It has a new, cleaner, more organized, appearance, which is considered by many to be an improvement. There is also an updated content management system to help make items much easier to locate. Although the website is easier to use and has an improved look, students and instructors alike have beeri experiencing problems with it and have had some questions about it in general. Jack Chielli, the associate vice president of marketing communications, and Craig Thomas, the director of web services and marketing communications, were able to comment on the issues that people are facing. First and foremost, the website received a makeover because the content management system that Wilkes was using for the website ceased to update. The content management system is basically the entire backbone that makes up any website. So, when Chielli and Thomas found out that the product would not be updating, they looked for other options. Chielli said if they kept the old system it would' ve been "like buying a car when they stop making the parts. If it's not supported, when it breaks down it just causes a whole lot more effects." The new system is now much more capable than the previous one in terms of what can go on the website. To create, plan, and critique the website, a committee of stakeholders on campus was created from students and faculty to IT and a marketing firm. They helped with branding, designing, shuffling the site to get it to where it needed to be. Then Chielli and Thomas "took the show on the road." They also went to numerous groups and interviewed 200 people about website so they would get enough feedback in order to take the next steps. They did this because, as Thomas put it, "we are basically the facilitators of the website. The website is actually the students and everyone who operates on it." Before the two addressed the issues with the new website, they wanted to clear up a misconception that some students and staff have. When students and faculty members were asked if they had any problems with the website, a common concern was that that the website launch occurred at an inconvenient time what with mid-term grades needing to be submitted and registration occurring for students. Chielli and Thomas want to make it clear that the systems in which students register for classes and faculty submit grades is a separate system from the Wilkes homepage (www.wilkes.edu). Any issues with those two sources has nothing to do with the new website. They wanted to address some of the concerns people on campus are having. One of the main issues students have been facing with the website is broken links. An indication that signals a link malfunction with the website is when the familiar "404 File or Directory Not Found" message pops up. To fix this, they run a software system that goes through the website and checks for all the broken links and it reports them back to them. When the site was initially launched, there were many broken links that needed fixing. However, as they keep scanning, fewer and fewer are getting returned to them, which is a good sign because more and more are being corrected. They are also working on response time of the website by trying to get it to load quicker. They are at a good spot when it comes to loading, but it can be quicker. Everyone should know that the first time they go on the website, it will be slow because of all the new information, pictures, videos and links. But, after the first time visiting the site, it will be saved on the computer and load faster the next time. Chielli said that with such a major adjustment, glitches were bound to happen, but the problems they have had were not unexpected and they now how to fix them. Just give it some time. A major thing that students may not realize is that websites for colleges are 70 percent intended for prospective students and only 30 percent for current students. In 'Family of Co_lonels' experienced life on campus during Wilkes University's annual Family Day By Sarah Bedford News Editor Wjkes University hosted Family Day on Nov. 1, allowing students and their families a chance to bond while experience numerous aspects of campus life. According to Melissa Howells, ·student development coordinator, roughly 422 people were registered for the event with 149 families in total. At the start of the event, Howells felt the event was off to a good start. "I think registration is going well. .. It's nice to see families intermingling where students mingle." As families gathered in the Henry Student Center Concourse, there was a free brunch and student groups set up various fundraisers. "We're really excited to have this opportunity," said Sarah Kennedy, sophomore class president, as her class was selling Wilkes baseball hats. Jessica Short, a graduate assistant, worked closely on this year's Family Day festivities and commented that the staff researched what other universities do for their events. One such activity that was added was the "Thinking ofYou" postcards, which families were invited to write. They will be sent a few weeks after the event as to show the "essence of Family Day," Short said. Students gathered with their families and prepared for the day's events as well. Junior Pharmacy major Christian Giovannini talked about what his plans were for the day. "We're going to the tailgate and game ... I'm excited to spend the day with them." The first session offered was entitled "Academic Issues: After the Mid-Term" which was hosted in the Miller Room and filled quickly. In between sessions and activities, families milled about the Henry Student Center playing pool and visiting campus. The Sordoni Art Gallery was also open from 12 to 4:30 .p.m. which showed the faculty exhibit and featured the work of faculty such as Richard Fuller, who was a professor from 1969 through 2000 when he retired. Fuller died in 201 3. Throughout the day, tours were also given. At 1 p.m. families gathered behind the Henry Student Center to take shuttles to the football game where the Colonels faced Albright College. Activities in the evening included Open Climb at the University Center on Main, Interfaith Services, Wilkes Bingo and a Movie Screening of "The Amazing Spiderman 2." @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu fact, the website was launched at this time of year for two reasons. One was because they needed people around campus to identify issues with the site, so they couldn't do it over break. Another was because it is prime · recruitment season and a school's website leaves an impression. Some may not agree, but this was certainly true for Dian McKinney. McKinney, a freshman English major, loves Wilkes. However, last year, when she looking at and applying to schools, Wilkes wasn't even on her radar: Why? "Before I visited the campus, I was researching Wilkes online," she said. "I thought that the website didn't look legitimate; it was unorganized and difficult to locate what I needed. I almost didn't even come visit. Once I did, I fell in love with the campus, but the website was definitely a drawback. The new website looks more modern, professional, and appealing to the eye. I really love it." The new website, just like the old one, will be constantly evolving as new technologies are introduced, information arises and website contributors become accustomed to a system that is much easier to use. This was the first huge step to a neverending process. As Chielli and Thomas put it, "We now have the structure to go forward for a number of years." @wilkesbeacon jenifer.baron 1@wilkes.edu Send us your Photos �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 5 News Speaking bluntly: Marijuana and politics in Pa. Gubernatorial candidates spark legal pot co nversation Marijuana Revenue $1.53 billion The amount the US' legal marijuana market is worth $10.2 billion The amount the market is predicted to be worth in five years Beacon file photo/Gabby Glinski lncumbant Tom Corbett, Republl_can governor, during a recent press conference announcing college grants By Pat Walther Staff Writer • There are plenty of topics in the world of politics that divide people. Things like abortion, stem cell research and euthanasia are hot button issues that relate more to the moral code of the individual presenting their opinion than what can be done for the good of society. Medical marijuana, on the other hand, even with the overwhelming support Americans show for it, is still illegal in 27 states, including Pennsylvania, though recent polls by CBS News confirm that a whopping 77 percent of Americans support the legalization of medical marijuana. Pennsylvania's House of Representatives adjourned for the year on Oct. 23 without considering a proposal to protect seriously ill patients who find relief with marijuana use, effectively making it legal for medicinal purposes. SB 1182, also known as the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act, passed in the Pennsylvania State Senate in a 43 to 7 vote in favor of it. Despite overwhelming support for the bill, the House did not grant a hearing for it. This bill campaigns for a tightly controlled and well regulated system where patients suffering from debilitating Courtesy of Creative Commons Tom Wolf, Democratic .candidate for governor and life threatening conditions could easily and safely obtain medical cannabis without the risk oflegal repercussion. While it could be considerably difficult to meet all of the requirements this bill would set for medicinal marijuana use, these are baby steps that could potentially open a dialogue that could lead to widespread changes in marijuana policies in Pennsylvania. Four out of six of Pennsylvania's neighbor states have already legalized marijuana for medicinal use, and while one Wilkes student thinks PA is "too conservative for social progression;' with the large scale push for cannabis related issues by the Millennial generation, medical marijuana and (realistically) legalized marijuana are only a few years-time from becoming a reality. While the socially beneficial nature of pot legalization in the medical field is good enough for most, some are drawn to its legalization for the financial benefits. ArkView Market Research, a San Francisco based investor group, has estimated that the legal marijuana market in the United States is worth close to 2 billion dollars. In five years, the legal pot market is estimated to increase to just over 10 billion dollars. As Pennsylvanians scatter to their respective polling places, politicians and their views on weed are taking the spotlight. Tom Wolf, democratic candidate for governor, supports the idea of decriminalizing marijuana possession for any amount under an ounce. "We need to legalize medical marijuana immediately;' Tom Wolf declared during a debate onm OCt. 8. He later added, "I think we ought to see what happens in places like Colorado and Washington before we decide to go any further with the legalization of recreational marijuana, however:' Incumbent Governor and Republican Tom Corbett, a staunch opponent of marijuana legalization in any form, has recently changed his position, supporting the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act, specifically for children suffering from ailments that can cause dozens of seizures a day. Marijuana has been found to severely cut down on not only the number of seizures experienced but also the severity of each one. So while some look at marijuana as a nuisance to society, to others with serious medical conditions, it can be a saving grace. And now, one could say, it can even serve a 'higher' purpose. @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu $17.4 billion Amount State and Federal goverments spend on prohibition of Marijuana $6.17 million The amount of tax revenue collected in Colorado on legal marijuana sales in just the first two months of 2014. $40 million Amount of money going to public schools through legally purchased marijuana in Colorado All facts and figures courtesy of the Buffington Post r �...J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 6 News Moe's .Southwest Grill, Hoopla! Frozen Yogurt scheduled to open Wilkes-Barre location this week; giving to community By Sarah Bedford News Editor On Nov. 6, Moe's Southwest Grill and Hoopla! Frozen Yogurt will host a special College VIP Party for all students, faculty and staff of Wilkes University and King's College before their grand opening. "The first 50 through the door for this event will receive free Moe's burritos for a year and the first 400 will receive free Moe's lunch and Hoopla! dessert. "In addition, free Moe's spirit T-shirts will be given to the first 600 customers for the College VIP party," said a spokesperson. Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Stephen Donnelly, explained that these events have proven to be successful in the past. At one opening in Missouri, roughly 150 college students camped outside prior to the grand opening in the hopes of capturing some of the freebies. The Moe's franchise prides itself in providing fresh, organic ingredients and being connected to the community, Donnelly said. "We love giving back to the community in a big way with our pre-opening events. Our culture for both brands is centered around the community and we want to make sure we are actively involved in the lives of its residents and show that we really care about them. "We don'tjustwantto be another brand or option for dining in Wilkes-Barre, we want to be seen as a fun brand that cares and is involved in the region," said Larry Wilson, franchise partner for Moe's Southwest Grill and co-founder of Hoopla! Frozen Yogurt. Moe's will host community events starting Nov.5, with a fundraiser benefitting Wilkes-Barre's G.A.R. Junior/Senior Memorial High and I 00 percent of the proceeds will go to School Wide Positive Behavior Support program. On Nov. 6, there will be a $10 'all you can eat' buffet at Moe's and Hoopla! with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Coughlin High School's Red & Blue Fund, which benefits the wellness center for students and athletes. Coughlin is also located in WilkesBarre. Donnelly explains that Moe 's is a family- Moe's Southwest Grlll plans to add one more locatlon In WIikes-Barre to their already existing chain. friendly establishment but also a "fun, more exciting atmosphere" for college students. The Moe's Southwest Grill and Hoopla! grand opening is Nov. 7 and is located at 101 and 103 Bear Creek Commons, WilkesBarre, PA 18702, which is off Mundy Street behind Longhorn Steakhouse. For more information, visit www.Moes.com. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu COME CONNECT WITH ALUMNI WHO ARE NOW PROFESSIONALS IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS: INTEGRATIVE MEDIA PSYCHOLOGY MARKETING BUSINESS LAW ENFORCEMENT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 20.14 HENRY STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM COMMUNICATION STUDIES POLITICAL SCIENCE ACCOUNTING ENGINEERING HUMAN RESOURCES COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION NURSING ANO MOREi PRE-REGISTER TO WIN AS30 RIFKIN GIFT CARO! 6-8 P.M. COMMUNITY.WILKES.EDIJ/CTD 14 . �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life. A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowsk.i@wilkes.edu Mechanical engineering professor authors fiction book, explores meaning of life and reasons for existence By Nlcole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor Many moments during one's life are consumed by trying to answer the simple question: _what is the meaning of it all? Using his analytical mind and trust of his heart, Dr. Edward Bednarz III, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, tackled that question in a fiction book he wrote, "The Journey to Discover the Meaning of Life". He is the first to tell you that he is not a philosopher, but this book is his personal view of the world. "There are many answers to that question and everyone has a different one;' Bednarz said. "I hope that after people read the book they can reflection on it and maybe relate to some of the characters:' A mechanical engineer writing a fiction book is not something one hears everyday. "I wrote part of the book 14 years ago; I was a student here at Wilkes. I would write short stories just for fun;' Bednarz said. Bednarz graduated from Wilkes in 2001. Afterward, he worked as a senior mechanical engineer for the United States Army. In 2013, Bednarz was hired at Wilkes to teach full-time. With about 14 years between writing the first part of his book and the last, Bednarz saw changes in his writing. "It (merging the two parts) was interesting, my writing style improved since I was 20 when I wrote the first couple of chapters;' Bednarz said. Bednarz laughed while saying, "I drove my editors nuts a little because I wanted about 150 revisions:' He credited his improved writing style to his education. He related the technical • The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Dr. Bednarz with his book, "The Journey to Discover the Meaning of Life." writing he had to do in his life to writing this book. "I think that my technical writing has helped me to write a fiction book because in technical writing, every word means something and every variable means something. I used that same level of scrutiny when writing this book;' Bednarz said. Another factor that Bednarz had to take into consideration is his changed inspiration to write. "There are different things in my life now. I have a son and I'm teaching now;' Bednarz said. Courtesy of Edward Bednarz Bednarz went from sitting in class Giving a personal touch to every aspect of the book, writing for fun to the cover Is actually Bednarz's son and family friend's teaching the class daughter. writing from the If interested in reading Bednarz's book lessons he learned. "The Journey to Discover the Meaning Bednarz went on to say, "I think that of Life;' it is for sale at his office, Stark there are a lot of positive messages in the Learning Center 145, for $12. He will even book. Life is a journey, not a destination. personalize the copy. If you are waiting for a destination, you're The book is also available on Amazon for going to miss life so you have to enjoy it as pre-order; the release date for Amazon and you go:' Barnes a Noble is Dec. 23. Bednarz was involved with the book from See http://thejourney.tateauthor.com/ start to finish. He wrote, helped edit and even took the photo for the cover, which is for more information. his son and a family friend's daughter. @wilkesbeacon "I am very proud of it. It is definitely nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu what I've created:' The Jour the Edward T. Bednarz 111, PhD r �_J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Stu·d ent Government to host ''Casino Week'' By Austin Ely Staff Writer Possibly one of the ~argest and most fun events on campus in both the fall and spring semester is Casino Week. This fall semester, Casino Week will be held from Nov. 11 to the 14. Casino Week here at Wilkes has become a genuine and fun-filled custom, possibly because it is during one of the most crucial times of the year: finals week. While students may or may not feel buckled down due to exams, papers or projects, Casino Week is perfect for those who are simply looking to get away from some of that "crunching" and studying in order to have a bit of fun. It is yet another time of the year where students can get out, meet new people and spend time with friends while also being given the opportunity to win some prizes. Anthony Fanucci is the primary coordinator of the event. "We (Wilkes University Student Government) work very hard to host this event and we just want everyone to have a great time:' Casino Week is over the course of three days in which students are able to participate in certain events to earn coins. Also, at the door, students can win prizes such as gift cards and a smart TV. The coins come in to play when students want to enter the raffle to win more prizes, which boasts a much larger collection of items. From a Macbook Pro, an iPad, a Surface Tablet and more, students will have the chance to enter the raffle for these prizes. On Nov. 11, there will be Texas Hold Em'. On Nov. 12, Student Government is hosting Bingo and finally, on Nov. 14, there will be Casino Night, where many traditional casino games will be offered. Friday night will last two to three hours where, at the end of the night, raffle prizes will be given· out. The event is one of the largest that Student Government puts together throughout the year and it often surpasses 500 people at Casino Night. If interested in winning prizes and taking a break from academic life, Casino Week starts Nov. II. For more information contact Anthony Fanucci at Anthony.fanucci@wilkes.edu. f"'I @wilkesbeacon ~ austin.ely@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Creative Commons Prizes are to be won at the semi-annual Student Government Casino Night. HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Helping the people who protect our country By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor Imagine waking up in the morning having no idea where you are because you are still shaking from the terrifying dream that manifests from your real-life experiences. Your forehead is dripping with sweat, your palms are clamy and you are reliving about 50 different emotions from the past two years from a time when you served protecting the United States at war. At Wilkes, the Veterans Council tries to help the student veterans and community veterans as well as currently employed soldiers. "Our club is an advocacy group for promotion of student veteran and veteran issues and we tend to focus on community service;' Jesse Goble, president of the The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Wilkes Veterans Council, said. This club is one of the most active groups The Veterans Council ls holding a flag drive In the Henry Student Center during club hours to celebrate Veteran's Day. involved in several community service teaches students how to be safe in the area, and discuss issues we may have as students Kolodgie said. "Our group couldn't projects at Wilkes. function without the help of these nonhow to use pepper spray, how to throw that a traditional student may not face:' "The Veteran's Day Ceremony is on Nov. a proper punch, and things that would Satisfaction from knowing that you veterans and we appreciate everything they 11, with our annual flag drive coming up. protect you;' Matthew Kolodgie, vice are making a difference is what this club do for us:' All the proceeds will be donated to Kim president of the Veterans Council said. Goble comments on what benefits strives for. Wood's annual Christmas Care packages 'Tm sure other students at Wilkes would students receive from joining. The club is developed around helping to the troops;' Goble said. "I like the camaraderie of the club as well love the benefits of this club. Many of them and assisting veterans and soldiers. Goble went on to say more about why "My favorite part about this club is probably have a vet in their own family and as performing community service through they chose to help this foundation. the support we are giving our deserving can have the same satisfaction as I do from the club;' Goble said. "Students who join "Her project reaches more troops than veterans;' Kellie Palko, an active member participating in this club;' Palko said. our club can expect to have the opportunity we could on our own, and we're very proud said. "Our soldiers come home from There are many different ways the club to take part in multiple community service to assist in making sure our troops realize deployment and are expected to get right benefits people. projects. that their sacrifices aren't forgotten by us:' back into normal life, which is not easy. "My favorite part of being in the group is "In addition to that, they get access to The Veterans Council has already began Our club tries to help them out:' knowing that we can advocate for veterans members that have a wide variety of life their mission to help. The issues of and from war hits all too on campus;' Kologide said. "For example, experience and information who are all "This semester we've assisted Emily close to home for Palko. on Club Day, we had a student approach us willing to help each other:' McGaha, the school's Arnericorp VISTA Palko says "The people in this club are "My own sister has been deployed to Iraq and tell us how she is a veteran but she had rep, with the 9/11 Day of Service and twice and I've seen the effects of war;' Palko no clue about the benefits she was entitled amazing and dedicated to helping our Remembrance in which we helped collect said. "It's very taxing. It makes me happy to to. fellow vets. We are always looking for donations of clothing and money to assist know I may be helping a struggling vet out "She was going to school by using loans, people to join and help out with events if homeless veterans from the Wyoming there:' so we connected her with our Veterans anyone's interested:' Valley;' Goble said. If the fall does not seem like a good time Kolodgie could also attest to the educator and she is now switched over to Veterans Council not only extends its adjustment of life with a change of pace the GI Bill, which is free education for hd' to join the Veterans Council, they also help hands to veterans but also wants to make that blending back into civilian life could Small things like that could drastically with the car show in the spring, whose sure the campus is safe for everyone. have on someone. change lives, which is precisely the reason proceeds are donated to the Wounded "We also held our 5th Safety and Self "The Veterans Club helps me be more the Veterans Council operates. Warrior project. Defense seminar for the students, ·faculty comfortable as a student on campus. The Although much of the club is made up of Any questions or concerns can be and staff of Wilkes University;' Goble said. veterans here are generally at least four veterans, it is not a requirement of joining. addressed QY contacting Jesse Goble at Protecting oneself is all about knowing years older than the traditional student ''Anyone can be a member of the VC jesse.goble@wilkes.edu. the basics of self defense. right out of high school. They have and we encourage non-veterans to join. "The Safety and Self Defense Seminar more life experience and unique at that;' Currently, we have three students who are @wilkesbeacon that we put on every fall semester is mostly Kolodgie said. "It helps us come together not veterans who are actively involved;' nico/e.zukowski@wilkes.edu for the freshmen coming in. This event r �_J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 WUPB ends ''Freak Week'' with a pumpkin contest The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees Particpants had the opportunity to decorate pumpkins however they wanted. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees The Pumpkin contest featured a variety of categories, Including "funniest," pictured above. The Beacon/ Rebecca Voorhees The Beacon/ ltebecca Voorhees Freshman English major Erin Michael painted her pumpkin as a tribute to Edgar Allan Poe. Another category was "cutest," shown here. �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Head in the clouds: Information safety in digital age By Jenna Colleran-Gelger Contributing Writer • Following a recent public hacking scandal that involved many celebrities, some Wilkes University Apple iCloud users are apprehensive about storing certain things on their iPhones and other Apple devices. "It makes me nervous about how much of my private information is stored on a little cloud on my phone;' said junior Rebecca Rigle, an occupational therapy student at Wilkes University. "I want to look into the benefits of turning it off, just so I can make sure my privacy is protected:' Other students are also worried about their personal information being hacked through Apple's iCloud feature. Sophomore student Sam Vedral described the recent scandal as an "invasion of privacy" and does not trust the cloud. Things such as personal pictures, text messages and Internet history can be exposed through the hacking of the cloud. iCloud is supposed to be used as a way of saving and backing up a user's data. According to Apple's website, data is "encrypt(ed) when it's sent over the Internet;' and kept encrypted when stored on Apple's servers. At least one student has decided to give up on it completely. "I don't use the iCloud .. ;;' said junior Chris Takacs, a sports management major. "My privacy is my privacy. Even before the scandals, it didn't seem safe to me. 'Tm even skeptical about what I save on my computer, an Apple MacBook, because everything is so easily retrievable these days:' Students are concerned about more than just their iPhone data being exposed by hackers; consumers of other Apple products have become apprehensive about what they choose to store on their devices. A student who doesn't own an iPhone was reassured by the hacking scandal. Sophomore Biology major, Lyndsey Doyle said this is "another reason (she is) not an iPhone user and will never use Apple products:' Apple has not made any changes to iCloud, but this scandal has raised a lot of questions about its legitimacy. When asked about the recent privacy breaches, "Janea:' a representative at Apple Support, did not have a personal statement on behalf of Apple, but she offered a link to the press release Apple made after the celebrity hackings took place. According to the press release, ''After more than 40 hours of investigation, we have discovered that certain celebrity accounts were compromised by a very targeted attack on user names, passwords and security questions, a practice that has become all too •common on the Internet:' This could suggest that the targeted celebrities were using relatively easy to guess usernames and passwords, which somewhat removes iCloud from criticism. Apple's recommendation is to use strong passwords and security questions, which will make it much more difficult for hackers to be able to obtain one's private information. A @wilkesbeacon l=J jenna.col/erangeiger@wilkes.edu Photo Illustration by Billy Scarbrough Are students· at risk when upload Ing their Information to the cloud? Wilkes Adventure Education offers students array of activities By Pat Walther Staff Writer It's said that there is no better method for learning than direct, hands on experience. Wilkes Adventure Education (WAE) strives to connect students to the world of experiential learning and, as the title of the program suggests, adventure. Anthony Fanucci, student coordinator for WAE, is a huge proponent of this method of teaching and with the help of organization coordinator Jill Price, leads hiking, biking, climbing, and kayaking trips that blend fun activities with unique educational opportunities that are seldom found at any other institution. A large scale activity well known around campus is "glamping:' As Fanucci explains it, "Glamping, or glamourous camping, is always very popular among students because it provides a happy medium between staying in a hotel and camping in a tent:' Fanucci adds "On these trips, students get to stay in a cabin with a heat source so they don't have to worry about cold temperatures but at the same time they are still able to enjoy nature and the beauty of camping:' In addition to glamping, WAE offers weekly events such as a class that involves the very popular activity of hot yoga. As Fanucci elaborates, "Often over 20 students are present at hot yoga each week. And we don't want money to limit students from attending any of our trips so many are free and others only cost a small fee :' The next event WAE will be hosting is a hike along the Appalachian Trail at High Point State Park in New Jersey on November 8th. In addition to that, their next glamping excursion will be taking place toward the end of November. Slots are currently available for both trips. "We pride ourselves on having lots of fun while learning at the same time:' Fanucci says. Between day-trips to cities, weekly yoga classes and extravagant camping expeditions, Wilkes students are offered an array of activities in which education and lasting life experiences are intertwined. If interested in getting involved with a WAE trip or activity, their office is located in the SUB lounge and Fanucci encourages students to stop by any time at all. Students can also email Jill Price at jill.price@wilkes. edu with any questions they may have. Upcoming WAE Events Hiking on the Appalachian Trail on November 8th . Glamping in late November Slots available for both trips, Stop by WAE office in SUB lounge or email jill. price@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 12 �If you go: Nov. 7 - 9, 14 - 16 The Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts Fri & Sat Performances At 8pm Sunday Matinee at 2pm Tickets: General Admission $10 Students/Seniors/Children $5 Free with Wilkes ID Box Office: (570) 408-4540 Parking Available Off Street and Student Center Lot r �_J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: fnmk.passalacqna@wilkes.edu Wonder Woman's costume in need of a upgrade? By Elyse Guzlewlcz Staff Writer How would you imagine a costume for a battle-ready superhero? Next year, in the DC Comics film Batman v Superman, we will finally get our chance to see Wonder Woman on the big screen. Some stills of actress Gal Gadot in costume have already surfaced, and although it isn't the traditional leather and metal strapless one-piece Wonder Woman is usually seen in, it's far from the highly utilitarian battle armor her male counterparts have been seen in in the last few movies. Gender equality in comics is a topic for another article. Female costume designs are often impractical to say the least. But, in the case of Wonder Woman, her outfit is actually counterproductive to her character and fighting style. In the comics, Wonder Woman proves to be more aggressive than her male peers, going as far as killing a man for his crimes in recent issues. She's a martial artist, fighting largely with a sword and her feet. Kicks are her specialty, often jumping or hitting with both legs and tumbling. This makes a perfect place to start redesigning her costume. Wonder Woman uses kicks as her primary form of attack, making skirts and underwear uncomfortable at best. Skirts would obstruct movement, causing potential injuries or limiting range of attack. Underwear-style bottoms risk slipping out of position for any kick that raises a foot above hip level , meaning an uncomfortable mid-battle adjustment. The best replacement for these would be a sturdy, snug pair of pants. If Batman can have stretchy Kevlar, then Wonder Woman can have the same. Keeping the traditional cobalt, the stars could be moved to the sides in a tuxedo-stripe pattern, maintaining the patriotic look with a practical update. Moving up, a metal bustier isn't all that practical for a primarily hand-to-hand fighter. The majority of her top is leather, with only the neckline being metal, ... _making it a pri'me target for offenders. This bustier-style top is actually very dangerous: The metal part can actually function as a handle, allowing combatants to either pin her, pull her down, or (as there are no straps) remove her top, exposing her during battle. This could happen accidentally during flight as well. For maximum efficiency, her neckline should reach that of her male counterparts. Her design traditionally eschews sleeves, and there's nothing wrong with that. A high-necked, sleeveless top is a practical look. Her metal insignia, traditionally mounted across her bust, could be sewn in as a belt across her hips, with an embroidered eagle taking its place on her chest. There is no reason that it should be removed entirely, but to keep it from functioning as a weapon against her, it should be s.ewn into her uniform completely. There isn't much to change about her famous bracelets, other than ensuring they function as bracers and not truncated gauntlets, covering her entire forearms . There has been much argument for removing the heels from Wonder Woman's shoes, and frankly, I disagree. One of Wonder Woman's greatest strengths is her femininity. She isn't just another powerful superhero, she's a powerful, female superhero. Although many of her other highly feminine traits (her skirt, her bustier) are dangerous and would have to be removed, her heels can be altered and stay functional. Obviously, stilettos pose a real threat to her balance and make it easy for someone to sweep her ankles. I would propose replacing the narrow heels with wedges, which are stable and provide grounding for any kicks or other physical attacks. In this costume, Wonder Woman could defeat any enemy without worry that her costume would prove detrimental to her during her fight. Realistic without sacrificing femininity, this is a design worthy of the daughter of a god. • @wilkesbeacon e/yse.guziewicz@wikes.edu Courtesy of Creative Commons �... 15 r Having roommate issues? Takealook at our newly remod~ed one bedroom and studioapartments. Cumberland Apartments 17 West Ross Street Wtlkes Barre, PA 18701 r �_J The Beacon - November 4, 2614 Opinion 16 Dept. of Speculation - Reinventing the Stream of Consciousness By Sara Plsak Staff Writer Jenny Offill's newly released novel, Dept. of Speculation, is a puzzling but an interesting read. It has been a few weeks since my first reading and I am still not sure what to make of this novel. This 192-page text can be read in an afternoon, which is a great idea as the reader will need plenty of time to process the novel's plot and potential themes. Offill's novel follows a woman and a man simply known as "the wife" and "the husband" throughout their tempestuous relationship, which includes several affairs . In my opinion, the structure of the novel is a stream of consciousness novel taken to the extreme. In a stream of consciousness novel, the character's or the narrator's thoughts and feelings are represented by uninterrupted dialogue or description. Offill uses this sty le in an unconventional way. Her stream of consciousness is consistently divided into roughly four to six short and concise paragraphs per page. This stream of consciousness includes many random facts, which "the wife" memorizes. A frequent fact that appears several times throughout the text is, "Antelope have 1Ox vision. That means on a clear night they can see the rings of Saturn." Although stream of consciousness is not a new form of writing, as it has been frequently employed by authors such as James Joyce, Offill 's use of injecting unusual scientific facts into her stream of consciousness text divulges into new territory. By standard definition, stream of consciousness is uninterrupted thoughts. Offill uses "the wife's" guilt and "the wife's" speculation towards her husband as an interruption to her own thoughts with memorized facts randomly entering her mind. This creates a delusion on the part of "the wife ." "The wife's" delusion spreads and she often forgets to return to her original Sara's _ _Score: thought until several pages later; often resulting in leaving the reader in the dust . This habitually causes confusion for the reader or at least this reader was mildly confused. I can define one unique aspect the text possesses ; most of the first paragraphs on the page can be read together as background pertaining to "the wife's" past. The middle paragraphs are present dealings, while the latter paragraphs seem somewhat predictive of the future. However, due to the fact that random details and stream of consciousness changes the text so radically, my "paragraph combination theory" does not always withstand. Since my "paragraph combination theory" and frankly the entire novel is open to interpretation, I can guarantee that if you try this style of reading it might not hold true for you. Considering each reader's mind processes information differently, ("the wife's" thoughts are proof of this) you might develop your own unique theory as to how the irregular ideas and plot of the text fit together. Offill 's novel is constantly changing directions, which a reader can piece together in countless formations. This infinite number of plot structures makes the text messy, confusing and at times teetering · on paranoia, then again the same can be said about life in general. If this commentary on life is what Offill was trying to create then she has certainly achieved this affect. If this is not her intent, I am sure another reader will be able to devise a commentary, which reflects Offill 's ideals. I give Offill praise for experimenting with form but this experimentation creates more bewilderment than I personally care for in a novel. A reader will either finish this novel and love its immeasurable possibilities or dislike the fact the novel's immeasurable possibilities possess no solid ground, which to build a foundation. Needless to say, Dept. of Speculation leaves the reader with more than enough material for "speculation." Courtesy of Creative Commons " @wi/kesbeacon 1:1 sara.pisak@wilkes.edu �I_ The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Opinion J 17 Alt-j delivers new flimsy sophomore album "This Is All Yours" By Eric Casey Staff Writer 1S t. It seems alt-j have taken cue from MGMT and Foster the People when it comes to releasing albums after a stellar debut. They just sink. Unfortunately, this happens so often with much hyped new bands. One minute they're on the cover of Rolling Stone and winning "best new sound" awards at various shows, and the next minute they're bashed by NME magazine and fake fans only to disappear and become labeled as one-hit wonders ... or something to that effect. The folktronic band from Leeds, England, first came to prominence in early 2012 after releasing An Awesome Wave. It received positive reviews from various outlets and reached #13 on the UK Albums chart, and #80 on the US Billboard 200 Albums chart. "Breezeblocks" was the most popular single released from the album and reached #75 on the UK Singles chart and #9 on the US Alternative songs chart. Other well known singles included "Something Good", "Matilda", and "Tessellate." After listening to their new album I went back to listen to their debut in full length. All I can say is that I wasn't impressed at all. It seemed like a mess full of experimental rock that was difficult to get into, except for their popular songs and the accompanying videos. It was like listening to progressive rock which is a genre I don't pay attention to. When their new album This Is All Yours (debuting at #4 on the Billboard Album charts with 68,000 sold) came out last month I briefly gave it a listen all the way through. For some reason I was really impressed, but after giving my full attention to it a few weeks later I just can't seem to like it. The "Intro" song is quite interesting followed a very confusing "Nara." By the third and fourth songs "Every Other Freckle" and "Left Hand Free" it starts to pick up pace. The latter song now #9 on the Hot Rock songs chart which is. their highest entry in the states making it their most popular song here. However, after those tracks comes a very short peaceful flute track called "Garden Of England - interlude" followed by a very drab "Choice Of Kingdom." Next is lead single "Hunger Of The Pine" which features a sound similar to "Every Other Freckle" in a sense that they're both as close as you'll get to the sound of their debut album. "Hunger Of The Pine" also features a Miley Cyrus sample from her song called "4X4" which makes the slow build up of the song compelling at the end. Aside from "The Gospel of John Hurt", the last half of the album falls apart into total blandness and unnecessary fillers. It's a reminder of when MGMT released their second album Congratulations after coming off with huge success from their debut 2007 Oracular Spectacular. It's hard to explain why some bands become aware of their growing popularity, so they throw everyone off by releasing an anti-attention grabber to see who the real fans are I suppose. ) Courtesy of Creative Commons @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu ) (570)371-3558 r �(. _J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Opinion 18 Midse~son NFL report cards through Week 8 By Frank Passalacqua <.. Opinion Editor Week 8 is officially the halfway point for the season. Time really does fly, making it feel like Week 1 was just a few days ago. There are a few teams that have stood out so far, making them the obvious playoff and conference winner contenders. Let us take a look at the midseason report card. Starting off are the teams that have made an impact on the league. It is no surprise that Denver sits a top the NFL world at 6-1 , looking like an elite force again for the third straight year. Peyton Manning took the history books and stamped his name in the no. 1 spot, solidifying his spot in the Hall of Fame in a few years after he retires. I give Denver the obvious A+. Next is the only other one-loss team, the Arizona Cardinals. Yes, they are 6-1, but they still do not provide that dominance that any other 6-1 team usually would. Their defense has been pretty spotty all year, and their offense really doe not prove to be anything scary, seeing they have only scored 164 points this season. I give them a B. New England, my favorite to win the Super Bowl, sits at 6-2 on the year and now seems to have gotten their team back in that usual 'Patriot scheme of things' we have al seen in years past. Brady's performance against the Bears shows he still ha what it takes to get them back to February. I give the Pats an A. Now come the next group of teams that fall under the second-tier of potential Super Bowl contenders. The Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and the Green Bay Packers all receive a B thus far. The Colts are very spotty, but when things are going right, they can not be stopped. Andrew Luck is having a great year, but it's the defensive side of the ball that is keeping his team from progressing into anything . more than a threat. San Diego Chargers, one team who I think is a sleeper to many, has shown ·great signs of a team that has what it takes to fight through the playoffs. Philip Rivers has been on a whole new level these past two seasons, and it is only a matter of time before everything clicks with the team to bring them to the top. The Philadelphia Eagles are another team who could make a late run and surprise many in the final stretch. Yes, they still are one of the top teams sitting at 5-2, but both losses came by four points or less. The Eagles are also another team that can be __ labeled "spotty," with their offensive being a powerhouse one week, to being virtually non-existent the next. Same applies for their defense. If Foles can fix his interceptionthrowing sickness this year, they will finish atop the NFC. Now Is the Dallas Cowboys. A team that many had picked to be a Super Bowl winner just a week ago, until Tony Romo re-injured his back again. The same injury that required him to have season-ending surgery last year, and the same injury that could keep him out for a long period of time should he aggravate it again. DeMarco Murray is the reason the Cowboys are doing so good, and when one player carries a team, it usually does not end well. I think their fairy tale first half of the season ends soon, but they have earned their grade so far. Detroit and Green Bay are NFC North firecrackers, showing the league what a true division fight is. At 6-2 and 5-3 respectively, both teams have played great so far. I picked Green Bay to be the NFC Champions in the beginning of the season, and I would not be surprised if they caught fire in this second half, as they usually do, and beat out the Lions. The next tier of teams are the ones with an appearance of just, meh. The Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, San Fran 49ers, and the Seattle Seahawks are teams that simply will not provide enough spark to be a contender. Going into detail for each of those teams would be tedious, But I give them currently a C. The Bills will not make it out alive, despite exceptional play from Kyle Orton and Sammy Watkins, the Bengals have fallen significantly since their 4-0 start, the Saints are just not the same, the Seahawks have been exposed and do not look like a team that just won the Super Bowl, and the 49ers also do not show enough fire power to return to where they were last year. The rest of the teams I listed deserve their "C" grade, but nothing else worth mentioning. After that is all your 3 wins or less teams. They obviously are not going to be a contender for their division or anything league-altering. I will not give them a F, but they get a D- in my book. The teams that deserve an F are the 0-7 Oakland Raiders, the 1-7 New York Jets, 1-7 Jacksonville Jaguars, and the 1-6 Tampa Bay Bucs. Those teams are absolute bottombarrel NFL clubs that are simply chaos ridden. The Raiders have a promising future QB in Derek Carr, so at least they have that going for them. Other than that, the Jets look like a middle school football team, but that's okay in my book. Eight weeks down, eight to go! ESPN.com Week 8 Power Rankings RANK TEAM / R_ECORD TRE.NOI G {;ratio A+ Bro cos 6-1 !..3stWee ... 3 8 2 Cardinals 3 Patriots 6-2 ... 5 A Co 1boys £-2 .... 2 8 Eagles 5-2 .... 2 6 ons 6-2 ... 4 7 Packers 8 Chargers 5-3 .... 1 Cos .... 5 5 9 10 -1 * st st 5-3 u ei! 5 J Lsst 8 8 6 5-3 Seahawks e-e 8 8 8 ... 1 4-3 @wilkesbeacon frank.passa/acqua@wilkes.edu �Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Women's basketball opens its season on Nov. 15 Pictured above is Chris Heery watching his team at a recent practice By Danny Van Brunt Sports Writer Women's Basketball at Wilkes University has just begun. Practice recently started on Oct. 15, and since then they have been practicing hard. The first scrimmage took place away at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus on Oct. 30. In an open interview with players from the team, Haley Mesaros, Elena Stambone, Missy Oertner, and Emelie Meinhart had plenty of positive things to say. Practice has been going well, and the team performed well in its first scrimmage. The players look forward to their first game, along with future conference games. The chemistry between the players is very strong, and they consider themselves a family. Most of the players room together too. The amount of players on the team is large which helps the team depth. Almost all of the team is returning this year, as only one member of the starting team graduated. Pictured above is Missy Oertner dribbling during a drill at practice. Pictured below is head coach Chris Heery and graduate assistant Kim Mui This puts both the players and the coaches in high hopes for maximum improvement. The players feel their coaches push them really hard and are just as competitive as they are. Head. Coach Chris Heery also had many positive thoughts towards the upcoming season. He coaches alongside Graduate Assistant Kim Mui, Assistant Coaches Terry Balliet, and Mark Maholick. Heery first said that the returning class gives him very high expectations this year for the team. His main goal of the season is to make it to the playoffs. He is very eager to have the season start in a few weeks; the first two games are at home. November 15, the Colonels are scheduled to play the Penn State Berks, and November 19, they are scheduled to play Marywood University. Both games will start at 7 p.m .. Heery stated, "We hope to continue improving to become an exciting team to watch." r �. .J The Beacon - November 4, 2014 Sports 20 Wilkes falls short in historic second half comeback tie the game up at 29. Tim Bousson went on to lead all Wilkes receivers with seven receptions for 69 yards. At the start of overtime, Albright received the ball and wasted little time scoring as they went up by a touchdown. The Colonels countered and went on to gain an extra 7 points using two plays as Dailey found Hartman wide open in the end zone for a 13- • yard score. With the game on the line, Brown decided to go for the win and he went for two at the end of the game as the Colonels were only down by one. Dailey was looking for Bousson in the end zone but an Albright defender made a last second play to help seal the game for the Lions .. Linebacker Tanner Stengel went on to have a career day, finishing with 15 tackles. The Colonels travel down to Maryland next week to take on Stevenson University. Following the game against Stevenson, the Colonels return back home for their final home game of the season. Cross town rivals Kings College and Wilkes University square off in the annual Mayors Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for noon but it is highly reccomended to arrive early to get a spot. By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor Things did not seem promising for the Colonels when the team found itself trailing Albright College 23-0 at the end of the first half. The Colonels went on to score 29 points in the second half forcing the game to head into overtime. Wilkes ended up falling 36-35 after failing to convert on a two point conversion in overtime. The loss bounced the Colonels to 2-6 for the season while the Lions of Albright moved to a 4-4 record on the season. Quarterback Ryan Dailey completed 23 passes for 219 yards and three touchdowns all of which were to tight end Jeremy Hartman. The senior tight end caught six passes for 76 yards. With two minutes left in the game, down by eight, Dailey found a wide open Hartman in the end zone, as the Colonels were down by two. With a big decision on the line Coach Trey Brown decided to go for two, and that decision ended up paying off. Senior receiver Jonathan Conklin took a pitch and found fellow senior receiver Tim Bousson wide open in the back of the end zone to Senior receiver Tim Bousson breaks away from defenders during t he game f""'l @wilkesbeacon l:J brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Colonels finish fourth at Monarch Invitational third in his weight class for the MAC. Diesel took third place in the 174 pound weight class defeating Tory Cain of RlT. Coming in third for the Colonels in the 285 pound weight class was senior David Oberrender. Last season, Oberrender did not wrestle; however, in his sophomore year he went 178, finishing fifth at the Monarch Invitational. Wilkes finished fourth in the tournament and 10 wrestlers finished top six in their weight class. Wilkes returns to the mat Wednesday night as the team squares off against Penn College at the Marts Center. The Colonels will look to carry an impressive streak this season of seven straight years of 15 or more wins. Following their match against Penn, Wilkes hosts the annual John Reese Duals on November.8, starting at l la.m .. On Dec. 28, Wilkes hosts the 82nd annual Wilkes open which features some of the best wrestlers that Division III has to offer. By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor After finishing 18-3 last season, the Colonels were back out on the . mats on Nov.I, as they competed in the Monarch Invitational hosted by King's College. Last season, Wilkes finished first in the east as the team went on to send six wrestlers to nationals in Iowa. The Colonels return three wrestlers of the six sent to nationals, including juniors Michael Fleck, Kyle Diesel and Eric Bach. Last year at the Monarch Invitational, the Colonels went on to capture third place with two wrestlers winning their weight class, and four wrestlers placing in their class. This year, in the 133 pound weight class, Fleck defeated teammate Michael Grossman to capture first place, as Grossman went on to capture second place in his first collegiate . wrestling match. In the 141 pound weight class, sophomore Pankil Chander defeated Caleb Wiley of Lycoming to capture first place in the first - · match of the season. Last season as a freshman, he finished @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Junior Michael Fleck went on to win the 133 pound weight class �- . _ .. .-, , .. ByJ.T. Keer Sports Writer ~ •.; Meet Whlineoa Stengel ,a SQphoatote Me and electrieal engine' · He is curr~ntlythe team tackler with 77 tackles season. With two game hoping to reach l 00 tac the season. Q: What brought you to Wi A: The pepple t:h!t I met football team as well as ha: everything I was lookingfor school. a Q: What is your favorite Wilkes? A: The location Q: How has your time ,he~ A: Time has gone by very overall it's been a good tim~ good experience. ' Y9QlO'a hot dogs. 'The Lehi Q: What is your major? Mall. A; Mechanical and electrical engineering. Q: Who's your favorite sports team? 4: Miami Dolphins Q: Do you know what you want to do? Q: Favorite player? A: Be successful. A: Andre Williams (hometown hero) Q: When did you start playing football? A: When I was five so about 14 years ago. Q: Play any other sports in high school? A: I ran track and competed in powerlifting. r �_J Sports By Evan WIiiey Sports Writer and told me he was proud of me, i was so happy it meant a lot. Meet Kate Mahoney from the Wilkes Women's Soccer Team. Kate is a junior business major with a track in marketing. She is from Kingston, New Hampshire. She is the teanisk.eeper and is also a member of the golf team. Kate is red.shirted for the ~14 soccer season, but is~forwara to the rest of her timeontlc.~ Q: What do you enjoy. most about Wilkes University? . A: I like the business prograI!l at W~ the professors are amazing. I have a wonderful adviser~ Dr. Batory, and I love how I have a lot of control over what ' ~~-.-.~ direction Iwamt, take myedupltio1.;1 .·~ Q;ifso«erneffldistedwbat ? sp ho I'm ha: jus Q:How sport, havingfun A: ~ my time is really importaat·· r .hive to 'scbedu1e ever, A:l!Iwona second of every day. U ~ on dayswhen t have soccer and ·golf i just ~ :th wake up go to class do homework go to over rwould save it and ma both practices eat and then go to sleep a house in Yodc Maine. again. But if i get all my worlc. out of the way i always make time for fun with tny Q: What do you plan on doJng friends. college and~duation? A:. After~ I plan on wor · Q: What is the best compliment you Churchill ranch W ~ a have ever received? venue in Maine. I really ~ t to_@(<· A: 'Ihe best compllinent i have ever the wedding~and~ received in college athletics was in our my own weddmg planning · first home match i hit a couple good someday. holes in a row and our wicked awesome - ·· coach, Harry Armstrong came up to me 1:::::,.er 22 �The Beacon - November 4, 2014 L 23 Sports grottopizzapa.com te menu of Pizs, Subs, & More! Delivery to WIikes campus! MONDAYS 1 Regular 12" Pizza w/1 TopplnJ just $4.99! TUESDAYS get 1 FREE Meet the Food Dude Joe Binotto, General N\anager Tuesday, 11/4 in Henry's at Lunch SAY 1-EU..O Walk up and introduce )Ollrself to Joe, Rec:er.e a FREE treat. Wilkes University Dining Service BE ENTERED TO WIN A RT BIT R..EX Take a seine with P?, R:ist die photo on lnstagram. lfa.ie rl1e hashlilg #WilkesUDining @WilkesUDining #WilkesUDining flPPlfJUS€ 1-/fl/R S,UD/O 17 North Walnut Street, Wilkes-Barre 1wp (just off €ast Northampton St-) Call flnita at 570-825-2700 for an appt, or just walk-in! Your one-stop shop for all your hair care and ,!INNING needs 75% off any service with student ID r �...J � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2014 November 4th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 November 4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/d325c43537fb366ad42fd27aab59c728.pdf 684aefcfb81d3a88e22333ceeca6a8a9 PDF Text Text l In this issue: How much do students value their vote? :, • Should Wilkes be a smoke-free campus? How marijuana can prevent Ebola Return of Sport <;ourt: Editors weigh in on this NFL seasons MVP 1be B~icon ~its down with the new ' basketball coach, Izzi Metz r �_J SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION Online registration for the Spring 2015 semester will begin shortly according to the following schedule: Beacon Briefs MANAGERL\L STAFF Editor-in-Chief Jas"~olKa Managing Editor -Ashley Ev~ ·"''"' Adviser - Or. Kalen . Churcher Social .Media Director- Shawn Carey., Advertising Director - Rasha.'SMker ' James Attention Students Graduating in May 2015 For bachelor's and doctor of pharmacy degree students: Diploma Order and Cap & Gown Order forms for processing for May Commencement are available at the Student Services Center, or on-line under the Registrar Forms area. Completed forms, signed by advisor, are due back in the student services center by Dec.15. Wilkes U Cheer "Mustache" You To Help Them Get to Nationals - No Shave November King Competition Donate $5 to be a part of the competition. During the competition, competitors are not to shave. At the end of Nov. the cheerleaders will gather pictures of the competitors to let students vote on Nov. 27 during club hours. The person with the most votes will be dubbed the Wilkes University No Shave November King. During the week of Oct. 2 7 through Oct. 31 (from l lam to 1pm), the cheerleaders will have a mustache photo booth set up, where anyone can take a picture for $1. There will also be paper mustaches that you sign and we can hang to show your support for Wilkes University Cheerleading for sale for $1. SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&~ - Nicole Zukowski Opinion - Frank Passalaqua Sports - Brandon Gubitosa ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Justin Topa LA&E - SIU Amos Opinion - Mandy Stickles Northeast Highway Safety Program Hosts Educational Table on October 28 The Northeast Highway Safety Program will be hosting an educational table on Oct. 28 in the HSC lobby. They will be handing out literature on driving under the influence and will also have available the fatal vision goggles that simulate different blood alcohol levels. DESIGN fDIJORS Daile Graff Chris Kennedy Moe Woodarq. Nicole Kutos ALL Seniors - Class of 2015 October 27th Begins 12:01 a.m. (86 or more earned credits) ALL Juniors-Class of2016 October 29th Begins 12:01 a.m. (56 or more earned credits) ALL Sophomores - Class of 2017 November 3rd Begins 12:01 a.m. (26 or more earned credits) ALL Freshmen - Class of2018 November 5th Begins 12:01 a.m. (less than 26 earned credits) The Spring 2015 Master Schedule is now available on-line and in printed format. The Intersession 2015 Schedule is also available at this time. Buy a Tie-Dye Cupcake - Help a girl be the first in her fa~ily to graduate! On Oct. 28 from llam-lpm the Women's and Gender Studies Department and Psi Chi, the international psychology honor society, will be hosting a tie-dye cupcake sale on the first floor of the Henry Student Center. For only $1 you can help a girl in a developing country be the first in her family to graduate from high school! 100% of the proceeds will support She's the First, a nonprofit organization that sponsors girls' education in developing countries. Please help empower girls through education. Purchase a delicious and unique tie-dye cupcake for only $1 ! Wilkes University Family Day 2014 Family Day is on Saturday, Nov. 1. Visit www.wilkes.edu/ familyday for more details and to register. Ryan Anderson Nowtakinc,application9fol'ad¥eltlsing· reps. Payment . .w ai .,., Jarnes.Jaskolkabutl 130.S. River S First Floor. Con~ngbam'\taff.tc':f Wilkes Unlverillty ,2' Wilkes-Barte, PA j87t6 Phone - (510) 406-5903' www.thewilkesbeacon.con:, .,.,., 'i':C-- _,,, SG notes: Casino week budget By Nicholas Durdan Staff Writer This week, on a relaxed schedule, Wilkes University Student Government tackled Casino Week budget. Treasurer Anthony Fanucci took the multiple prize suggestions into account from the previous meeting and was abl!;! to get multiple deals on many of the prizes, including cheaper sound speakers in order to lighten the proposed budget. The new prizes for Casino Week this year include many different bundles, sound speakers, Chromecast TV, a personal printer and more. A surprise revealed that a prize of eight day passes to Montage Mountain ski resort, and two season passes are included at no extra charge. The price would have been worth $1,500. Student Government is considering these as potential door prizes. The new budget is set at $11,989, which passed with a vote of35-0-8. The budget for Student Government is as follows: all college: $13,245.36, conference: $2,500, spirit: $505.39, general: $6,017.32, giving Student Government a total of: $22,268. 07. Student Government meets 6 p.m. Every Wednesday in the Miller Room inside the Henry Student Center. @wilkesf?eacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu table of contents 'life, a&e...........7 sp"aa............ 12 opinion........... 14 sports,............ 19 �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 News 3 November election; students question worth of their vote towards Awareness" Photo Courtesy Creative Commons Many young adults do not find themselves registering to vote out of want, but because of outside Influence such as parents and course requirements. By Rachel Leandrl Contributing Writer Many young adults consider themselves passionate and motivated. However, after inter~iewing Wilkes University students abouT voting, these two adjectives may not be suitable pertaining to the upcoming November election. In conversations with roughly one dozen students, two-thirds admitted that they registered to vote because of parents or educators. For instance, similar to three other registered students, junior Allison Davis was required to register in her First-Year Foundation class. "Our teacher made us as part of our grade," she noted. "If we did not vote, we simply did not pass the class." Marcia Balester, professor and coordinator of FYF courses at Wilkes University, said she requires her students to vote because it is their responsibility as Americans to do so. "The transmission of democracy is in the hands of college students," she stated. "If they don't register, they will hand the opportunity off to those who are less capable and uneducated." Other registered interviewees said their parents had the same idea as Balester. The students did not have any other choice in their households but to register to vote. Freshman Ocean Campbell was the only interviewee whose decision to register was not influenced by authoritative figures, but rather done because it was convenient. The nursing major explained that since she was already at the Department of Motor Vehicles, she figured she would complete the voter registration form . Some students view registration not only as a painstaking process, but also a waste of time. Half of the four unregistered students claimed their votes would not count. Freshman Steven Huntz refuses to vote any time soon. "I am not registered because all elections are rigged and corrupt," he said. Huntz explained there is plenty of evidence that suggest unfairness in recent years and in the past. "It's my belief that the government has had its own agenda since the founding of this country, and giving people the option to vote lets us ignorantly live in bliss by giving us a sense that we actually have an input," Huntz continued. "With that said, silly rivalries like republicans vs. democrats keep people distracted from what's going on behind the scenes." The outcome of the November election will have a massive impact on every US citizen- especially college students. When they vote, students are not only defining a younger demographic, but taking a stand on political issues that will heavily influence their future. College students and their ability to access and complete college are directly linked to who is elected. Broader budget issues including taxes, entitlements, Medicare, Medicaid and tax will surface in terms of governmental funding decisio s. The majority of college students interviewed, registered or not, agreed that it is important for young adults to vote for these specific reasons. However, voting and registering may not be the top priorities on any interviewee's list as an American. "Many don't realize that being a citizen of this country is equivalent to winning the lottery," Balester said. "For something that takes five minutes to do, voting not only makes an impact, but is a remarkable opportunity to fulfill." / @wi/kesbeacon Rache/.Leandri@wilkes.edu r �...J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 News 4 Wilkes students cleanup Centralia, restore history By Gabby Gllnskl Staff Writer On Saturday, 12 Wilkes students traveled to Centralia for a day of cleanup volunteer work. Approximately 45 volunteers gathered at the Centralia Municipal Building to help with the elimination of trash and debris from the Centralia coal mine area. Robert Hughes, coordinator of the project and Executive Director of the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR), welcomed Wilkes University with enthusiasm. He stated that the mission of the project was to clean trash and debris out of Centralia's wooded areas to restore its rich history. EPCAMR's mission is to stop dumping in abandoned mines and to establish a base for other groups to take charge in their communities. Wilkes University students donned orange vests and headed out into the abandoned town of Centralia to collect trash and debris. With the help of EPCAMK, the Wilkes students collected an approximate 250 tires from the dumps. "I want to let people know what the town used to look like, not what it looks like now," said sophomore Lara McQue. The materials, supplies, and refreshments needed for the project were fundraised and donated by outside sources. Bridgestone Tires 4ward helped represent the project. Bridgestone Tires 4ward's mission is to eliminate the amount of tires in dumps by recycling old tires. The approximate 250 tires are going to be processed through Bridgestone's program. Recent film graduate Joe Sapienza II's short documentary, "Centralia, America's Lost Town" helped fuel the cleanup of Centralia. "We are trying to make a big dent in cleanup of this historical area," Hughes said. "This area is so rich in history; we could make 10 documentaries here." Centralia is a former coal mining town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. In 1962, a fire started underground in the coal mines from a suspected accidental trash burning. The fire caused the town's population to slowly dwindle down from 2,700 in 1980 to 7 in 2013. As of this year, the fire is suspected to burn for another 250 years. @wilkesbeacon gabreie//e.glinski@wilkes.edu .,,, The Beacon/Gabrielle Glinski Two WIikes University students carry tires out of the forest as part of the clean up effort in Centralia. Approximately 45 volunteers worked at the cite. For more photos, visit thewilkesbeacon.com Screening of ''Girl Rising'' to be held at Wilkes By Sara Plsak Staff Writer On Nov. 3, the Wilkes University Women's and Gender Studies Department will be hosting a screening of the film, Girl Rising. The film, directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins and narrated by Holl~ood elite, will be viewed at 4 p.m. in the Irenry Student Ballroom. The film features nine girls from under developed countries, living in oppressive situations as they follow their dreams for a better life through education. The "Girl Rising" website displays the slogan: "Educating girls can break cycles of poverty in just one generation, yet millions of girls aren't in school. "Girl Rising" uses storytelling to inspire action that gets girls into classrooms worldwide." Wilkes came to host this screening through the actions of the Women's and Gender Studies (WGS) department director, Dr. Jennifer Thomas. Thomas selected this movie based on input from faculty and students as well as meeting the criteria of two personal goals, which she has set for herself and the WGS program. Her first goal is "to inform the Wilkes community about what women's and gender studies is." Thomas' second girls." goal is "to inspire the The startling Wilkes community to facts do not stop become more aware here. "In Yemen, of issues pertaining to for, example, the social justice." illiteracy rate "Ultimately, I would among girls, 54 like to incite students percent, is triple to be agents of change that of boys, and to work together !?percent ," to create a more just Thomas said. and equitable world," "Girl 'Rising" Thomas said. serves as a This just and platform for girls equitable world can to overcome be envisioned through illiteracy and the equal opportunity to lack of schooling education. Through in addition to the American Public Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons conquering their School System, citizens own particular are granted the right "Girl Rising" will be screened at 4 obstacles such as to free education. slavery, poverty p.m. In the Henry Student Center However, this is not and arranged always the case with Ballroom on Nov. 3. marriages in their developing nations. quest for education. Thomas reveals some This platform startling facts when describing educational serves as a stepping stone to a worldwide statistics in underdeveloped countries. She movement for educational rights for young states, "Research shows that 104 million women everywhere. children between the ages of six to eleven In a recent press release on the "Girl that are not in school, about 58 percent are Rising" website, director Richard Robbins describes his thoughts on his recent directorial project. "We laid out three goals at the start," Robbins said. "That's pretty unusual to begin with for a film project, but we felt it was important. "We began to talk about them in three simple phrases: Change minds. Change lives. Change policy." "Girl Rising" serves to do just this by raising awareness on the educational obstacles girls face around the world. This is not the only girls' right to education event the Women's and Gender Studies Department is hosting at Wilkes. This week, the group will also host a She's the First, TieDye Cupcake bake-off. "One hundred percent of the proceeds we raise from our $1 dollar cupcakes will go towards funding the education of girls in a developing country so that they can be the first in their family to graduate from high school," Thomas said. "Investing in girls' education means investing in the health and wellness of future generations of girls and boys." @wi/kesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 5 News Pope Francis, Vatican officials discuss homosexuality, divorce . . .. sermon series, which dealt with rnv1hng and welcoming the area's LGBTcommunity. In one of his sermon_s, titled Disagree!llent i- Hatred, Nichols said "the leadership of . Restored Church does believe that the Bible teaches God's original design for human sexuality is between a man and a woman in the covenant relationship of marriage," but his goal is for everyone to love one another and be able to form relationships and friendships despite the varying viewpoints. While Nichols disagrees with gay marriage, he does not believe it should lead to the· hatred that he sees some Christians projecting onto the LGBT community. For example, he expressed, "The Bible teaches that pride, arrogance and bigotry are the most heinous, horrible sins known to man. Pride, arrogance, and bigotry come from our enemy Satan, and they are the fullest extent of rebellion against God. Sadly, many who call themselves followers of Jesus are some of the most proud, arrogant, and bigoted Photo Courtesy of Casa Rosada people in America today .. .It breaks my heart to see people who claim to be Christians Pope Francis has proved to be much diffe rent than his pred ecessors. make a name for ~e~selves through On Oct 20 a synod at the Vat ican pressed Issues such as gay hatr~d and homophknob1a.l d d th t b th · ' h h knowledging these Nichols also ac owe ge a o marriage and divorce. Wh ile t e paragra p s ac · . sides of this argument are at fault here. t opics did not pass with th e final document, some Individua ls Th h believe in God's original are glad to see the church t aking a step in th at di rection. des~; ~ :arriage between a man and _By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer • In the time from Feb. 11, 2013 to Mar. 13, 2013, members of the Roman Catholic Church all around the world waited for white smoke to rise out of the Vatican in Rome, which would mean that a new pope had been elected. · After a month long process, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as the 266th pope, becoming Pope Francis, and formally takrng the place of Pope Benedict XVI. . In his short time as the pope, Pope Francis has proved that he is very different _from his predecessors. For example, he believes that the priority of the Church is to serve the poor, he reaches out to atheists, he spe~s out against clericalism and he does not hve the lavish lifestyle that is at his disposal, just to name a few. He is even referred to as "the peoples pope" because of his efforts to connect with everyone, not just his congregation. Perhaps one of the most widely publicized issues Pope Francis has addressed is gay rights, gay marriage and divorce in the Catholic Church. On Oct. 20, a synod concluded at the Vatican. The synod, which is a formal meeting of church leaders who are in charge of making decisions and laws related to the church, may have marked the first step in a very long process. The purpose_of the synod was to have the participants speak their minds on issues dealing with family. The topic of gaymarriage was never intended to be discussed; that is, until a conservative Cardinal read the mid-Synod report that suggested welcoming members of the gay community. Three days later, the Vatican added the headin_g "Providing for homosexual persons" to therr report. There were three paragraphs by the end of the synod that did not pass into the final document. The paragraph that conveyed - welcome toward gays came up four votes short of what was needed for it to pass. Two paragraphs about divorced and remarried Catholics also did not make it into the document because it failed to pass by an even larger margin. This means that the Catholic Church is more readily accepting of gay people than they are of divorced people. Many Catholics are up in arms about what the pope is trying to do, while others think it's about time something like this happens. Pastor Dan Nichols at the Restored Church in Wilkes-Barre gave his input on the religion versus homosexuality debate throughout his a woman have no right to be bigoted and homophobic, but on the other side, those who believe in a homosexuality have no right to be bigoted either. . On Wilkes' campus, Dr. Helen Davis did have some input on the topic. Davis is an associate professor of English and the faculty advisor for the Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA). Davis said she is "excited about the conversation, but upset about the backtrack." Although Davis is not a Catholic, she appreciates a "Pope who cares about moving forward. " Even though the future of how gay marriage is perceived in the church is uncertain, what is certain is that Pope Francis is creating an entirely new church and will continue to move forward and try to make a difference. Nichols said it best in his sermon by asking the question "Gay and straight, liberal and conservative, activist and evangelist-we could stand together in our difference and in our respect. How much better would our world be if more could do the same?" @wilkesbeacon jennifer.baron 7@wilkes.edu Family Day to be hOSt e d Nov.1 By Sarah Bedford News Editor ---------------Wilkes University's annual Family Day is scheduled for Nov. 1 and aims to show the families of current students the different elements of campus as well as introduce them to faculty, staff and administrators. Family day is a collaborative event hosted by the Division of Student Affairs. Activities are to begin with registration and a bagel brunch in the Henry Student Center at 10 a.m. The first session is an "Academic Success Session" which is set to start at 11 a.m . Festivities will continue with a football tailgate picnic at the Ralston Athletic Complex at 12:30 p.m. and the football game against Albright College begins at 1 p.m. There is also Open Climb from 3:30 to 6 p.m. . . The day will conclude with a movie screening in the Henry Student Center, first floor lounge. Melissa Howells, Student Development Coordinator explained changes within the agenda for this years event. "There is a very robust schedule this year! This is the first year that we will be opening the climbing wall for families; there will be great novelties at the tailgate picnic during the football game; there is an academic component added: families will be _able _to tour a biology lab and hear from Umvers1ty College on tips for the upcoming semesters; there will be a movie showing in the lounge in the evening!" Howells said. There will be a faculty exhibition in the Sordoni Art Galley from 12- 4:30 p.m. available. Those involved with the event are eager for this years Family Day and as an annual event are hopeful that it will continue to gain popularity. "I can tell you that it will continue and grow for years to come!" said Howells. Those interested in attending Family Day are encouraged to register online. An updat- · ed schedule of events is available at www. wilkes.edu/FamilyDay @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 News Anatomy of an By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor John Stachacz, dean for the Farley Library and Information Technology department, shares his insight into the future of the library and offers advice to current Wilkes University students. Stachacz, who has served as the dean of the Farley Library since 2008, has also assumed the role of overseeing the Department of Information Technology within the past two years. Stachacz said that there is not a typical day at work involved with overseeing the two, but summed up his daily tasks as "managing." Stachacz came to Wilkes after spending time working for Indiana University. He was a tenured member of Indiana University when recruiters for Wilkes University approached him. He cites room for revitalization as a key component in his decision to join the Wilkes administration. "I'm a builder," Stachacz said. "I like to take buildings, staffs and collections and refurbish them to bring them back up to where they should be. Wilkes was willing to give me that opportunity." While Stachacz said he enjoys working with his current staff of nearly 40, he did see a need to work on the institution that housed them. "The building reeks of the seventies," the 6 John StachaClon the past, future library dean said. "I looked past that and saw what could be done to this unique building." Since JOmmg the administration of Wilkes University, Stachacz oversaw the renovation of the library's basement and entranceway. The dean said that more renovations could be expected within the next two years, including renovations to the remaining floors of the library after a heating, ventilation and air conditioning revamp expected to be in place by next summer. "I know one of the main problems students have is The Beacon/ Dan Lykens with our air conditioning John Stachacz looks past the outdated looks of system," Stachacz said. "It is either too hot or too cold, the library to see a unique opportunity for change. which is because it is the but I ·saw it on the precipice of becoming original system from when the library was something better. Dr. Leahy really has built, and we're going to take care of that ' pushed the university into that direction." hopefully by the summer." When Stachacz is able to get away from Stachacz said much of the revitalization work, he travels to visit his daughter, son-inhe has seen in his six years at Wilkes law and two-year-old grandson, Owen who University is inspired by Wilkes University live in Manhattan. The former president of President, Patrick Leahy. the Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, he now serves "There is a whole energetic spirit that this on the board of directors for Eckley Miners' president brings," said the dean. "I thought Village which is an anthracite coal museum this institution was great when I came, located in Freeland, Pa. The museum has flPPL.flUS£ J-lfllR S,UDI0 17 North Walnut Street, Wilkes-Barre 1wp (just off East Northampton St·) Call flnita at 570-825-2700 for an appt, or just walk-in! Your one-stop shop for all your hair care and 1/INN!NG needs 75% off any service with student ID av1ng r ties to Hollywood, as it was the site for the 1970's film "The Molly Maguires" starring Sean Connery. Stachacz, himself, is an avid movie buff when he can find the time. Stachaz, whose parents lived in Dickson City, Pa., finds living in the Wyoming Valley unexpectedly pleasant. "As a child, I always said this is the last place in the world I would ever live and I would never say that again," said Stachacz. "Having come back and seeing how this place has changed over time, it is now one of my favorite places I have ever lived. It has everything I need and just about anything you can ever want." Having gone through significant changes, especially in terms of geography, Stachacz has some advice for students. "Be open to challenges," said the dean. "Be open to new places and new ideas. Don't ossify early in life. The person I was when I was a student is different just as the person I was at 30, 40 and 50. You just need to keep yourself open and be prepared for opportunities all the time." The Dean of the Farley Library and Information Technology quotes Louis Pasteur to support his advice: "Chance favors the prepared mind". @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Campus in a haze over smoking debate Students weigh in on if Wilkes should be smoke-free By Alyssa Mursch Staff Writer There are at least 1,478 smoke-free campuses in the United States, but Wilkes University is not one of them, according to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights. "I am disappointed that we're not a smokefree campus;' said Shawn Carey, president of Wilkes University's BACCHUS. "Smoking is one of the most harmful decisions students can make." Not only does smoking affect the users directly, but also those around them, Carey said. BACCHUS is a campus club that promotes good decision making in college students and informs them of the potential dangers of harmful choices. Nationally, the BACCHUS Network emphasizes the health of everyone, and highlights the dangers of second hand smoke. The network encourages smoke-free campuses. • Wilkes University's Dean Mark Allen explained it is difficult to make an urban campus s111oke-free. Allen also said there has been mention in the past of rules regarding how far a student must be from entrances and ventilation areas when smoking, but thus far they have not been executed. A new committee led by Paul Adams, vice president of student affairs, is in the making to discuss possible alternatives. Recently, 13 Wilkes students were surveyed about their opinions on this issue. While the majority was largely apathetic, several students did have notable arguments to promote change. Senior Mike Skumanick and sophomore Ryan Rompolski agree that smoking should not be allowed in the doorways, as those are areas that all students pass through and are likely to be disrupted by clouds of smoke. Another student, sophomore John Morio, brought up another aspect of smoking on campus. Some students could have health conditions, like asthma, that might be worsened by smoke. Morio said that although he is generally OK with not having a smoke-free campus, it can sometimes raise concern regarding his asthma. Smoking Facts -Cigarette smoke contains . over 7,000 chemicals. -About 8.6 million people in the U.S. have at least one serious illness cause by smoking. The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski -Workplaces nationwide are going smoke-free to provide clean indoor air and protect employees from the life-threatening effects of secondhand smoke. As of the current acdemlc year, the WIikes campus Is not a smoke-free. The majority of the U.S. population does not smoke, according to the Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, which is part of the reason that a growing number of college campuses are choosing to become smokefree and create a healthier environment. Sophomore Shelby Petro says that although she is a smoker herself, she would still appreciate designated areas for smokers. She explained this would allow her to feel like she can do what she pleases without bothering others. There are other students who recognize the importance of having this luxury, including those who are not smokers themselves. "It's nice that if people want to do that, they're able to;' said freshman Rachel Hodgins. "It allows people to make their own choice." The opinions about a smoke-free campus varied among Wilkes students, but one aspect that many agreed upon was the idea of designated areas. Freshman Keegan Thomas said it would be preferable if it "wasn't in his face;' which was a common answer from many of his peers. Designated areas would be a simple solution to this problem, as many students concluded. For more information about the benefits of a smoke free campus, visit www. tobaccofreeU.org. @wilkesbeacon a/yssa.mursch@wilkes.edu -There are two main types of smokeless tobacco used in the U.S., chewing tobacc9 and snuff. All Facts are from the American Lung Assocation. For more imformation go to http://www.lung.org/stopsmoking/about-smoking/ facts-figu res/ r �_J ·ufe, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - October 28, 2014 8 Campus gets spooky for WUPB's .'Freak Week' By Austi n Ely Staff Writer Halloween is just around the corner. Chuldren are ravaging through their parents pockets or their own to buy the scariest or most original costume for trick or treating. Others might be grabbing rolls of toilet paper for a night of mischief. It is not hard to find a taste of the spirit here at Wilkes, especially since Programming Board has created an array of activities for its annual "Freak Week:' A returning idea from last year will surely make the campus feel spooky and fun, and maybe even award a prize or two. "We have a load of ideas planned and many themes that are certain to be quite the scare;' said Dominic Rinaldi, who is the programming board's small events chairperson. Students have already had a taste of "Freak week;' with the haunted house on Monday. Laser Tag on the Greenway follows, taking place today. However, "Freak Week" is not over, especially with the rest of week at disposal. On Wednesday, Programming Board is hosting a movie night in the ballroom from 4 p.m. to midnight. Snacks and refreshments will be served. "The Purge 2: Anarchy" was chosen as the night's feature. Timing of the movie is subject to change. Thursday is dedicated to the traditional pumpkin decorating in the SUB lounge from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be decorating contests for different themes. Prizes, will be awarded. Programming Board is expecting a large turn-out, while making sure not to frighten the campus too much. To learn more, students can contact the Programming Board with any questions. The president is Thalia Garzon; thalia. garzon@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu Photo Illustration/ Nicole Zukowski WUPB Is holding a full week of fun and Interactive Halloween events for students. As a part of "Freak Week", spooky events are held every night. Diversity thrives·at Wilkes with Saudi Arabian event The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Saudi Arabian culture could be learned at an evert of awarenessThursday. Topics ranged from religion, food, custons, art and music. The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Abdullah Aldhahrl, a sophmore finance major, recleves henna at the Saudi Arabian culture fest in the lounge of the SUB last week. �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Working towards a healthy beinl! Students educate about the struggle with mental healt"n By Nicole Zukowski Life A&E Editor ' Watching television at night could make the hairs on your arm rise, along with your heartbeat. Shows that air such as CBS's "Criminal Minds;' "The Following" on Fox and the newest show on ABC "Stalker" could all leave one shaking in fear. There are people in the world who have mental illnesses that, if caught and treated, would have never committed such heinous crimes as depicted in those shows. Mental illnesses come in all shapes and sizes, however, and can be found nearly anywhere. Wilkes, for example, takes the matter of student health seriously. Many clubs and organizations organized have missions around bettering the health of the campus. One organization in particular is Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society. Last Thursday, Psi Chi members teamed up with the Women's and Gender Studies Department to host a table in the Henry Student Center to inform students about mental health issues and ask for a pledge to "love your body every day:' "Love your body every day, and treat yourself with the respect you deserve;' senior psychology major and Psi Chi president Mandy Seccia said. College is a stressful time in one's life ~ere the overlapping focuses are in fight ~r attention. It is a balancing act between staying in scho_ol, keeping good grades, having money, staying in touch with your family, having a social life along with much more that stresses college students out. "Our main purpose today is to inform people about the struggle of mental illness at college;' senior psychology major Brooke Bishop, Psi Chi vice president said. "It is an issue everyone snould pay attention to:' On one of the tables set up were many different information fact sheets for students to take. Knowledge is power when dealing with mental health issues. One hand-out dealt with depression, which according to the American Psychological Association (APA) "depression and anxiety consistently rank as the most common mental disorders treated at college counseling centers:' APA also reports that "an often overlooked but equally serious problem (on college campuses) is the rising number of students struggling with eating disorders, substance abuse and self-injury:' That is where the presence of the Women's Gender Studies Department came into play on Thursday There was a banner displayed on a table where students passing could pledge to love their body. Often time issues with one's body image parallels mental illness. "I think mental health is invaluable, especially for those who believe in mind over matter;' junior psychology major Allison Davis, member of Psi Chi said. "Mental health isn't something we pay much attention to as college students. Anxiety and stress are The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Spreading mental health awareness was the mission last Thursday In the SUB. serious problems, but we encounter them so often, the notion doesn't even phase us anymore, it's just a part of daily life:' Awareness of the cause is important in the aid of recovery. Davis gives encouragement to those who struggle with health issues by saying, "Nothing lasts forever. I've always found getting a new perspective helps as well. Don't be afraid to ask for help, everyone needs it at one point or another:' To learn more about mental health contact Mandy Seccia at mandy.seccia@wilkes.edu. To get a online mental health screening go to http:/ /www.mentalheathscreening.org/ screening/WILKES. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu More Events By Psi Chi andWGS -On Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SUB there will be She's-the-First Cupcake sale to help fund a young Nepalese girl's education. -On Nov. 3, at 4 p.m. Women's Gender Studies will be screening "Girl Rising" in the Ballroom; 2nd floor of the SUB. The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Loving, respecting and accepting your body help form a healthy outlook. r �_J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 The changing of the leaves brings Autumn Fest The Beacon/ Nicole Zuk.owskl The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowsf<I Wilkes University Programming Board gave free shirts to show student pride during Autumn Fest last Saturday in the Greenway. Temporary tattoos were available at Autumn Fest. The tattoos lasted about one day and could be removed with rubbing alcohol. 0 s 1 d C C Cl fc th C fe Ji1 C) H: of WC of The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski An air balloon designed to host a horse race was on the Greenway for students to battle to the finish line for glory rights. The Beacon/ icole Zukowski Due to the beautiful whether Saturday. an ice cream bar was set up for students. Above Andrew Love, sophomore makes a bowl of ice cream. �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 • Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Uy Zone is a gluten friendly, peanut & tree nut-free anN1 re rved far people with allergies and ~ diet needs. 0 • Visit M;,i Zone located in Henry's Food Court Drink Specials r �_J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Merrill-Lynch is not where one would expect to be swapping ghost stories. Perhaps a campfire or a dimly - lit room would be more appropriate. But as Bill Lewis , a wealth manageaent advisor, leans back in his chair and starts recounting Wilkes' mythology and urban legends, the scene and mood are set instantaneously. A 19 8 0 graduate of what was then Wilkes College , Lewis had no trouble rattling off the many ghost stories of his alma mater. The fact that he has also been a board member of the Luzerne County Historical Society since 1999 only adds credibility to his wealth of knowledge of the supernatural. As it is rumored, the campus of Wilkes University is one of the most haunted in Pennsylvania. A ayriad of stock market graphs ebbed and flowed in the background as he began telling the story of Ki.rby Ball. Ki.rby Ball was once lot number one in all of Wilkes Barre and marked the western boundary of the oldest section of the city. The mansion, purchased by Fred Morgan Ki.rby in 1905, has a dubious and storied past. Supposedly, a aurder occurred over a gambling dispute in a former billiards rooa on the second floor. Now alumni and current students re port b~ing touched or puahe4l while going down the stairs. Another legend that persists is the stained glass window, located in the rear of the building, that fogs inexplicably, regardless of temperature. Weckeaser Ball is currently hose to administrative offices, and ■ ore than one alleged spirit. The ■ oat famous story to come fro ■ this building is "the lady in red." Legend says that a ayaterioua woman in red clothing once walked into the lobby, startling tlle secretary. When asked wlly she was there or with whoa she was aeeting, she casually replied "I ' a here to ■ eet so ■ e people. " The secretary went back to work and looked up only to find that the woaan had disappeared without a trace. Supposedly , the rec• ptioniat was so spooketl that she hantled in her resignation papers the aaae clay. Another recurring story fro ■ Weckeaaer tells of a ball of light that bouncec down the stairs late at night. Thia ball is ru ■ ore4 be the spirit of the for ■ er president of Wilkes Coayagaa■ Ball, the lo4atioa of career services, the tutoring program, and the offices of the • Beacon, ia not eseapt fro ■ ita share of ghost ato ri••• William Conyagha■ built the reaideace for hi ■ ••• hia tirat wife, 12 1 �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 13 • Conynghaa Ball, the location of career services, the tutoring prograa, and the offices of the Beacon, is not exe11pt fro11 its alt.are of ghost storiee. William Conynghaa built the residence for hi• and hia first wife, who later died during childbirth and never saw the house completed. Legends tell of guards, after doing a final sweep to be certain tlle building was empty, llearing the hysterical laughter of a woman. Students also report the feeling of being watched and seeing shadow· darting around the hallways of the upper floors. Another common tale 1 , the odd, disorienting sensation that overcomes those who venture upstairs at night. Student dor11itories are the site of unexplained plleno11ena as well. Weiss. Ball was once the site of the town whipping post and stocks where wrongdoers were humiliated for everyone to see. Over the years, people have reported seeing shadows go up and down tae stairs at all hours of the day. Those living in the house often speak about how ligate will go on and off, aee11ingly on their own accord. Roth Ball has reports of residents waking up to the sounds of disembo4ied singing early on Sunday 11ornings. When researched, it was r,vealed that the two buil4ings composing the dora were soae of the first apartment complexes built in the Wyoming Valley. Dig even deeper into the historical record and it is revealed to also be the former site of the first baptist cllurch erected in Wilkus Barre; a possible explanation for tlie Suntlay aorning singing. These ,}lappenings pale in coaparison to those which reportetlly occur in Sturdevant Hall. The infamous ttCold Room,tt located on the eecon4 floor. fluctuates wiltlly in temperature. dropping fro• seventy to thirty 4•greee and back , even in the euaaer. Another tale tells of a student in the late 60s whoa after hearing a knock at the door went to answer the unexpected visitor. Upon opening the door, nobody was there. Sud- denly, every locked door inside the hall started creaking open. Security was summoned to investigate ana found nobody else there. - "I 4011 ' t believe in ghosts. " Bill Lewie aa1s, after allaring llia aecona ian4 atoriea of tJle supernatural. He aaaa , "Witl:l any givea college , 1egen4a l~ke these will always exist. " Belief as14e , th• legen4s tllat surround the historic caapua University are sure to aake one wonder if there f a aoaetlling oing oa, juat beyona the real• of rationality. Story 6y <Pat 'Wa{tlier e1, Cliris 'l.(flnnetfy. <DesitJn 6y Steve (J)zieazial �_J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 14 · Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu Can Ebola be prevented by using marijuana? By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor Ebola has recently become a hot topic in the news with the disease now making its presence known in the states and has instilled fear in many people. There is no cure for this deadly disease; however, what if a cure has been here all along and easily accessible? What if cannabis, or marijuana, could possibly help cure Ebola? Cannabinoids are found in marijuana and are gaining a well-known reputation for being able to control and aid one's immune system. Cannabinoids also help the control of diseases that target the body's natural defense against viruses, such as HIV. Both Dr. David B. Allen, medical director of Cannabis Sativa, Inc. and Brad Morehouse, founder of NewCyre. org believe cannabis can help Ebola in the same way. Ebola targets the Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) which creates protein in cells. It then begins to take over and replicate itself. The virus is then able to hide itself from virus killing cells by creating proteins that have a cloak-like surface making it almost impossible for the body to fight off. A disadvantage with Ebola being an RNA virus is that it makes each strain unique to the individual infected, which makes it challenging to create a universal vaccine for the virus. Apart from Ebola causing hemorrhaging and leaking between cells the virus also releases a large amount of enzymes which is known as a "cytokine storm;' at an extreme and fatal amount the immune cells are activated. Marijuana can then play a huge role in helping the body at this point. Marijuana contains natural antiretrovirals and is also an antiinflammatory that is able to reduce harm to the body caused by the cytokine storm. It has already been proven to help patients with cancer; post-traumatic stress disorder, epilepsy, hypertension and anorexia just to name a few; and the list is quite extensive on how many other diseases marijuana has helped. So, why not apply it to Ebola? Science 7 rn chit r n 0 Courtesy of Creative Commons has shown that it does indeed help patients in pain. What could it hurt to explore new options to help a disease with no current cure? The chances are that marijuana could either fail as a cure or become an answer an inevitable deadly disease. Pennsylvania has recently joined 23 other states in America and passed the "Good Samaritan" bill legalizing medical marijuana. Patients requiring medical marijuana must first get it approved by their doctor then, once approved, patients can access the medical marijuana. If patients are in pain and marijuana is a guaranteed relief, why is this not allowed everywhere? By needing an approval from the patient's doctor it lowers the risk of the drug being abused. States that have made marijuana legal have experienced an economic boom and violence has gone down significantly. Why not explore the options of medical marijuana and see what advantages come out of it? Dr. Andrew Wilczak, a criminology professor at Wilkes, expressed his views on the issue. "Whether it is legal or not in Pa. people are still going to smoke it [marijuana] and law enforcement has been unsuccessful with stopping it. Pa. needs the money, so why not legalize it?" Wilczak said. Trying something experimental and out of the ordinary is always going to bring hesitation. Especially with something like marijuana that has had such a negative view in society for so long. It is hard to transition public thought into thinking that the drug is now something that can help people with disease and illness and that marijuana could even have an ingredient that could cure an illness as deadly as Ebola. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu �0 Opinion The Beacon - October 28, 2014 15 Not all skulls are created equal; Day of the Dead & Halloween By Elyse Guzlewlcz Staff Writer It's that time . Costume stores start popping up like weeds, everything becomes pumpkin flavored and the seasonal aisles are suddenly full of eerie decorations. Everyone's favorite commercial candy holiday is coming, and that means one thing: Sugar Skull costumes. Yes, I know that's probably not the first thing that popped into your head. However, year after year people can be seen donning the traditional Dia de los Muertos makeup as their disguise for the night. There's just one problem: the Day of the Dead isn ' t Halloween. Let 's start with some cultural background. Celebrated Oct. 31, Halloween is rooted in ancient Celtic rituals for preparing and storing supplies for winter - its Gaelic name literally means " summer 's end." It takes its English name from the term All Hallows Eve, the precursor to the Christian holiday All Saints Day on November 1st. Historically, celebrants dressed up to frighten evil spirits from entering their homes or bodies. Halloween conjures images of ghouls, decay, the occult and magic - fun in modern times, but very serious and frightening at its inception. Today, Halloween is an excuse to dress up and get scared. As a highly commercial holiday, it has very little cultural significance anymore. It 's simply become an enjoyable celebration that offers a rare opportunity for adults to let their inner child shine. Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, has very different roots . Celebrated November 1st and 2nd, it 's a festi val remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones lost and honoring the cycle of death and life. It isn't just another, "Mexican" Halloween - unlike Halloween, the Day of the Dead remains steeped in culture. It originates from an Aztec festival worshiping Mictecacihuatl, the goddess of death . As the Spanish spread across Central America, the month-long festival began to simply coincide with the Catholic All Saints Day (Nov. 1st) and All Souls Day (Nov. 2nd). Today, it's a way fo r families to feel connected to their frie nds and family members who have passed on, as the souls of the dead are said to visit during this time . This ho liday remains a respectful and traditional holiday and conj ures images of cheerfully decorated gravestones, including the sugar skull motif. Now in general, wearing sugar skull motifs and makeup respectfully during the actual Dia de los Muertos festival isn 't frowned upon. If you're celebrating, feel free to participate in the common rituals . The problem comes when some people conflate Dia de los Muertos with Halloween. When a person wears sugar skull makeup and traditional Central American dress as a Halloween custom they're basically saying "I don ' t car; that this holds cultural significance your culture is my costume." (A quick aside - this problem is made eve_n worse when it's a "sexy" costume, which propagates negative and dangerous stereotypes of Latina women .) There are plenty of costumes to pick from and plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween. It's a great holiday that provides the excuse to dress up, eat candy, and get scared in a way no other event does . ~n Halloween, dead things are spooky; dunng the Day of the Dead fes tivities, death is neither scary nor ugly. Neither holiday is "better" than the other - they're just not the same. They have very different cultural purposes, and serve different roles in the human experience. You can celebrate one or both, you can dress up as Supergirl for Halloween and wear a sugar skull the next day, just think before you paint your face on All Hallows Eve . r @wilkesbeacon elyse.guziewicz@wikes.edu Courtesy of helianthusmay/ Deviant Art r �.J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Opinion 16 Humans of New York - Not Just an Online Phenomenon nary people team and tumble from every page. Stanton's portraits are beautiful. Staff Writer He stunningly plays with the ambient Even if a reader has only a casual light and the surrounding composition. presence in the ever-expanding world of • Stanton also uses the structure and the internet, they have probably heard varying aspects of New York's diverse of Brandon Stanton. Stanton, a Chicago and distinct cityscape. bonds trader turned pl'lotographer, is Wonderfully, I would not call Stanton responsible for the craze known as Hu- the author of the text. mans of New York. He is more of an illustrator, a conducPatrons of the social media scene tor of the understood and the misunflock by the millions to the Humans of derstood. Some of the captions are as New York Facebook page, Twitter pro- simple as "Seen in Washington Heights" file, website and Instagram account. or "Today in Micro-fashion." With all the technology and the social The major captions of the photographs media buzz surrounding Stanton and are the people in the photos in their own Humans of New York, a reader might be words. Stanton may pose varying quescurious and even shocked to find that tions but the answers he receives are Stanton leaves all this technology be- always poignant, funny, heart-warming, hind to create a tried and true book. honest and authentic lessons and realStanton's Humans of New York novel izations about life. _ is a coffee- table book, a show piece What Stanton in turns creates is a of the merging modern technologically book filled with sadness, determination centered world and the old fashioned and the resilience of not only a city but world of portrait photography. of the human soul. Humans of New York is in some ways I highly recommend you join Stanton the typical book that sits merely as a online or pick up this book. Do not aldecoration on your coffee- table and low this book to be a mere ornament or for the most part goes unopened. It is accent to your decor. a large print book with an eye catching There is no better feeling than holdcover and sparse prose. However, this ing a book with such power, such ingetext should be opened and by all means nuity and such honesty in your hands. read. Online, Stanton is currently taking phoUnlike your typical decorations, Hu- tographs on humanitarian missions in mans of New York contains intrinsic Africa, Vietnam, India and Mexico . and aesthetic value. It is a rare feat that a photograph and Stanton, armed only with camera and a photographer can capture the essence with his people skills, embarks on a of a city or the essence of the human journey. Through single photographs, spirit. Humans of New York is the place where Brandon Stanton has 5,000 portraits the Wall Street banker, the park skate- and counting that effectively captures boarders, the immigrants, the misfits, the dynamics of the human condition. the social outcasts and the everyday man finds a home. @wilkesbeacon Stanton leaves no stone unturned, sara.pisak@wilkes.edu photographing everyone and learning their interesting and uniquely personal life stories. The faces of these extraordi- By Sara Pisak Sara's Score: ...., ~ ~' ~,1,.·~· .. . .. '•"""·• .. , ,. "' Courtesy of Creative Commons �L The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Opinion 17 New "Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel" video game review . too pretentious near the end, but serves as Borderlands is a series that excels with By BIiiy Parsons & Zach Lehr Contributing Writers Borderlands is a series filled to the brim with raunchy humor, eccentric characters, interesting gun designs and fantastic multiplayer gameplay. The latest installment, Borderlands the Pre-Sequel, does well to keep up with its exceptional predecessor, Borderlands 2 despite being developed by the new studio: 2K Australia. The game is set on Elpis, the moon of Pandora, where Borderlands 1 and 2 take place. The playable characters are all ones shown previously in the series, from Claptrap, the annoyingly lovable robot who has a terrible sense of humor, to Nisha, a bandit turned bandit killer with a dark past and cowgirl motif. The game's premise is the cast was hired by a lone programmer named Jack to find a vault full ofloot and watch his rise to power. Fans will find this interesting because Jack is the main villain of Borderlands 2. This game is a bridge showing how the bad guy really became the villain. The story of the Pre-Sequel is meant to do just that, show off how bad an originally friendly guy can become when he's given too much power. The story gets a little another fine installment in the series. The humor is still golden with this game's new cast of primarily Australian characters even poking jabs at American stereotypes. The main characters also burst out little jokes of their own and interesting reactions now and then to make them feel more deep and fun. Oxygen now plays a new part in the gameplay, giving the players access to double jumps, quick reviving and "buttslams" or a ground pound maneuver. Oxygen deems whether a target can be set aflame or not, making the player decide which weapons are most valuable. These small changes make the already hectic and fun shootouts even more enjoyable. There was a bad game mechanic that when aiming down the sights of their weapon, the players aiming speed significantly d.(opped causing much frustration in precision firing. 2K Australia has fixed the matter. New elements have been added to the game's guns system, expanding the existing "bazillion" kinds of weapons. The PreSequel adds 2 new weapon mechanics. Cryo is a new element allowing players to freeze enemies and potentially shatter their bodies. The game also introduces laser weapons, adding to the existing weapon types such as pistols, shotguns and snipers. friendship being a great way to connect with your buddies while beating up bad guys. There are also content incentives to play with buddies. Characters share dialog and speak to each other on occasions as you're blasting through enemies, reviving one another, and even commenting on others' action skills. There is also the return of raid bosses that are designed to only be taken down when teamed with friends (unless you play as Athena and expose quarks to make you invincible). While the Pre-Sequel is more of a game for fans of the series, new players will be able to have fun burning hot lead into their foes throughout their cosmic journey with friends making it more the merrier. We give this game a solid 7.5 out of 10. See you in space cowpeople. Oils Bohemian St le Tie Dye Sterling Jewlery • If you' d like to play games with us or contact us our information is below Billy: PSN: BaroquexSoul Zach: PSN: Dblmacatk Xbox: Dblmac @wilkesbeacon billy.parsons@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon zachary.lehr@wilkes.edu idtown Village 1S. Main St. W-8 r �_J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Opinion Return-of the ''Sport Court:'' Which NFL playe r deserves to be MVP? of the season's first seven games. To put that into perspective, last year's rushing title went to LeSean McCoy who had seven 100+ ·F.rankPa rushing yard games total last year. The story of his season is now being comOpinion pared to the one record that has yet to be broken. In 1984, Eric Dickerson rushed for Throughout the first half of the season, • 2, 105 yards. Murray is now headed to reach there are a few standouts that will most like- 2,086 yards at his current pace. ly be in the final running. Can he break the record? First off is DeMarco Murray, the running I say no, but if he comes even close and back for the Dallas Cowboys. eclipses a 2,000-yard season, I say he wins Through the first seven games of the year, MVP hands down. Murray leads the league in every aspect of The issue here is his current workload and the running game. Murray has 913 rushing his injury-prone past. Murray has carried yards (which is 298 more than Arian Foster the ball 187 times, which is 61 more times at no. 2), seven touchdowns, 48 first downs, than the second leading rusher. 187 carries in and is averaging 140.4 yards per game. seven games is nuts, and it is only a matter of Murray has been putting on a season for time before he wears down. Again, to put his the history books. He is the only rusher in current workload into perspective, the leadNFL history to rush for 100+ yards in each ing rusher a year ago ran the ball 3 14 times, and Murray is already about 70% there in just seven games. I also mentioned he is injury prone. This is Murray's biggest down fall, and will ultimately be the collapse of the Dallas Cowboys' season. In his first three years in the league, Murray has not played a full 16-game season due to injuries cutting him short. If Murray does go down and falls out of the MVP discussion, then I think Aaron Rodgers will be the next candidate. Rodgers is leading the 5-2 Packers with phenomenal numbers. With 1,674 yards, Rodgers is throwing a stellar 66.8 completion percentage with a rating of 117.3, which is second only to Peyton Manning. What I find most impressive is his touchdown to interception ratio. Rodgers has thrown 18 touchdowns (second in the NFL) to only one interception all year. His numbers are oddly close to the pace he was at this point in 2011, where he finished the season with 45 touchdowns and only six interceptions. Oh yeah, he won the MVP that year. Quarterback is the most popular position to win the MVP award, with running backs accounting for second most. As I mentioned earlier, if Murray can stay healthy and pass 2,000 yards on the season, I think he takes it. However, ifl were a betting man, I'd say Murray goes down around week 10, pointing fingers to Aaron Rodgers claiming the award for the second time in his career. passing yards and should come close to breaking Peyton Manning's NFL record of 5477 yards in a season which was broken in 2013 (a year where Manning was awarded MVP). Luck has played a key role in the Colts division leading 5-2 record. According to ESPN, the Colts are ranked fourth overall in the NFL and have yet to score under 20 points in a game so far this season. The Colts should have no problem winning the division as they h~ve a rather easy schedule to end the season. If they were to take make a run toward the super bowl, it would be thanks to Luck who is responsible for making the Colts the best passing team in the game. Keep in mind, Luck is not working with all star wide receivers as quarterbacks such as Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers. His best receivers are T.Y. Hilton and Reggie Wayne. T.Y. Hilton like Andrew Luck is just entering his third season and was a third round draft pick. He is an emerging speedy receiver who has the potential to be an all star quarter- back, especially with Andrew Luck throwing him the ball. Reggie Wayne is entering his 14th season as an NFL wide receiver and has seen his better days as a receiver. Although he is only 35 years old, his body has taken a beating over the years and his days are limited as a player in the league. If Luck keeps up his numbers he should have no problem throwing for over 5000 yards and 40 touchdowns this season. With those numbers and a division title Luck should cruise toward winning his first MVP award and would tie Tom Brady as the youngest person to win a NFL MVP award at 25 years old. He should be an exciting player to watch this season and for the rest of his career as he still has time till he hits his peak as a NFL player. Who do you think should be named MVP? Let us know! lrandobaubltosa Sports.Editor The NFL season is almost half way over and discussions of who deserves to be MVP have already heated up. Names like J.J. Watt, Demarco Murray, Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning are popular names that come up in many talks. One name to keep an eye out for is Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck. Corning into the eight week of the season the Colts are 5-2 with Luck under center. Luck leads the league in yards (2331 ), completions (199), yards per game (333) and is tied for the lead league in touchdowns with 19. These are elite numbers for a quarterback, especially one who is entering his third season in the NFL. He is already on pace for over 5000 @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon frank.passa/acqua@wilkes.edu thewilkesbeacon.com @wilkesbeacon • �Sports The Beacon - October 28, 2014 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu New coach Izzi Metz has high hopes for the season The Beacon/Purvit Patel The B~acon/Purvit Patel Head coach Izzi Metz yelling at players during drills at practice. By Danny Van Brunt Sports Writer Izzi Metz, the new basketball head coach, is more than able to coach the team due to his extensive experience in coaching. Coach Metz has coached for 14 years all throughout the country. In his career, he has coached at high school, AAU (club), Hobart College, and Boston College. Hobart College has a division three program, and Boston College has a division one program. When asked how he feels about changing from a division one to a division three program, he had an interesting approach to it. He coaches his players in the same way. The only real difference he believes is the size of the players, and the talent they have. His players will come prepared to play no matter what division they are. Basketball practices have started recently, and Coach Metz's believes they are going great. It is noted that he will begin to build chemistry with his team since he is new to every player on the team. Coach Metz will implement new practice drills and give his player lots of new information. He genuinely cares about his players, and hopes for them to give their best effort. He hopes for team spirit and comraderie between the players. With all of these qualities, he is sure the team will play hard and have fun this season. Three out of four coaches on the basketball staff are new to Wilkes. Players participating in one on one drills at a recent practice. Coach Boyland has been coaching at Wilkes for three years. Coach Thompson is new and played for Metz at Hobart College. Coach Wignot is also new and he has played at Sienna College. Metz has high hopes for the season. His mentality is to win, but not to dwell on that win. The team should not dwell on a loss either. The players need to have a short memory and continue to compete in the next game. They also have to believe and trust in the process that they must go through in order to become successful. Lots of practice and conditioning are needed in order for the team to succeed. Coach Metz's biggest goals are to place top four in the conference and to make it to the playoffs. He compares the team to the University of Connecticut's basketball team in 2011. They were not chosen to win the National NCAA Tournament. They were ranked quite low, but continued to the national finals and beat Butler University for the national title. Coach Izzi Metz stated, "I am very excited for the upcoming season. Our players are working hard, and will be a fun team to watch with up-tempo style of basketball. We look forward to and appreciate having good student support this season at the Marts Center." @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu i �rr I .J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Sports 20 Wrestlers look to ~arry on the tradition this season Another wrestler to keep an eye on this season is junior 125 pounder Guesseppe Rea, who went 28-7 last season and placed 5th in the East Regional. Anything less than a championships this year will seem to be a disappointment to the program this season, and for many more years to come. Coach Laudenslager seems to , have cemented his position as the leader of this program. "This is my first and probably only job that I want," Laudenslager said. "I don't know if there is any other job I would want out there." By Andre Spurell Sports Writer For many people, wrestling is one of the top sports associated with Wilkes University. Wilkes alumus Jon Laudenslager is at the helm of the team, entering his 12th season as the head coach. Laudenslager looks to continue the wrestling legacy at Wilkes this season, coming off a big year last year winning the NCAA East Region. As far as this season, there is no particular set of goals he has for the team. However, he said, "We've gotten better every year that I've been coaching. "We have been ranked as high as 5th. I like the nucleus of kids we have coming back. Our goal is to obviously get better, win the NCAA region again, and get as many guys as we can to Nationals." Last season, the Colonels sent six team members to nationals, which was the most wrestlers the university had sent since 2009 and the most Laudenslager has sent since becoming the head coach. Among the wrestlers that were sent to nationals are current senior Erich Bach (197 pounds), as well as current junior Kyle Diesel (174 pounds), who will look to make an even bigger impact this season. Both placed third in the East Regional last season. Come out and support the Wilkes University wrestling team as members • compete in the Monarch Invitational at Kings College. The invitational begins at 10 a.m. on Nov. 1. The Beacon/Purvit Patel Pictured above are members of the wrestling team participating In drills as they prepare for their first match of t he season Nov. 1 at Kings. Field hockey clinches win By Cara Basile Sports Writer The Lady Colonel's recently defeated Eastern University 2-1 with the game-winning goal scored by senior Aliya Frankel. This puts the team 2-2 in the conference with an overall record of 6-8. Senior Stephanie Hahn shared how winning this game was a great feeling. "We just came together as a team and had a blast playing together," said Hahn. "When we are having fun on the field you can see it because everything starts to come together and connect." Head Coach Sara Myers also viewed the win as motivation for the rest of the season. "In our game against Eastern our defense was amazing," said Myers. "We have had a great deal of unlucky circumstances with our defensive unit this season as we have many out with season ending injuries. We have made adjustments and every game we have been improving as a team, as a coach that is all I could ask for." The women still have two core conference games left to clutch a playoff spot for postseason. They take on Misericordia University on Oct. 28, Delaware Valley College on Oct. 30. Myers is motivated for the final games and says they will take it one game at a time. "Every conference opponent we face is just as important as the next, we approach every game with the same attitude," Myers said. For the seniors on the team the end of the season could mean the end of their field hockey careers. Hahn, who has played field hockey for three years at Wilkes, while being out for one year due to a knee injury is planning to finish strong. "I'm going to miss the sport in general, I have been playing my whole life and it is going to be really weird not playing with my team anymore," said Hahn. "Best advice I can give to any freshman is enjoy it because the time flies by." @wilkesbeacon cara.basile@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon andre.spurell@wilkes.edu �Sports By J.T. Keer Sports Writer Q: What brought you to Wilkes? A: I dort't remember my first ever goal, but being that I was so young it couldn't have been that great. A: (Is was) one of the colleges that Q: How has your experience gone with recruited both myself, as well as long time soccer at Wilkes? friend and co-captain Ryan Joyce. Also offered computer science, which is not A: Soccer at Wilkes has been a fun, but widely offered at private universities. challenging experience. I've gained a lot of new friends and met some great people Q: What is your favorite part about whose friendships I will hold on to for a Wilkes? very long time. A: My favorite part of Wilkes is the dose Q: What was your favorite moment in friendships I have made as well as being on soccer here? the soccer team. A: I wouldn't target one specific Q: What is your major? experience, but my overall time here has been great. A: Computer Science Q: Where are you from? Q: What are you planning on doing with your degree? A: I am from Glenside. Pa., just outside of Philadelphia A: I am planning on being a software developer. · Q: What is there to do there? Q: What inspired you to do that? A: Writing code is rewarding as it gives something back to the developer after they have written it. Although it's not something tangible, it's cool to be able to code something and it be something helpful, useful, or productive to someone else. Q: When did you start playing soccer? A: I started playing basically as soon as I could. At around 5 or 6 is when I joined my first intramural team. Q: What was your favorite soccer moment you had growing up? A: Being that my hometown is so dose to the city as well as being far enough out to not have the cons of a major city I kind of get the best of both worlds. When I'm home 1 usually just end up spending time with my high school friends and people I haven't seen for a while. Q: Who's your favorite soccer team? A: Manchester United. Q: Favorite player? A: Tie between George Best and Paul Scholes. Q: Play any other sports in high school? A: My favorite soccer moment would be A: I ran track throughout middle school traveling to Germany and playing soccer and up until my first year of high school there with my dub team. but -ended up quitting because I didn't really enjoy it. 21 �_J going into criminal investigation. Q: What brought you Wilkes? to A: I hearcl about Wilkes from few of my friends who were ooking at 1t and I also knew me people that went here efore and said they liked it, so I oked into it. I visited here and 11 in love wi1:h it right away. I so got the chance to come up :r a .-ectuiting visit and meet e volleyball team whfch also as a huge part of what erougbt e here. Q: What is your favorite part utWilkes? Q: When did you .s tart playing volleyball? A: I started playing volleyball in 7th grade. ·. Q: How has your experience gone with volleyoall at Wilkes? A~ My experience with volleyball at Wilkes llas been a good one. I love being able to have the opportunity lo play the sport and getting the chance to meet and 6ecome close with the girls on my team. Q: Where ar~ you from? A: Wl)i.teball, Pa.. A: Mv favorite part about Q: Wltat is tl>ae to do there? ilb$ ls that it i& a $mailer dtool, . so it was eas:, to meet A: W.hete rm from, ~rtmg op)e md fmd a ~OUJ! ol eveh~ are a lyl,ge .part 01 our ·ends. I'm also haJ.!l)y thaf1 get communi~ so I would mways im e chance to spenu my college to the games, espedatJ.y football ears still playmg the sport I games which were my favorue~ ove. Q: How bas your freshman ear gone? A: So far, JnY freshman year is oing really \'ell. I love p18:yi.ng n tlie vo~all team ind my asses are gomg pretty well too. Q: What is your major'? Q! Whats your favorite sports team? A: My, favorite football team is t,he Eagle~,_ mY. favorite baseball IS me Phillies, and my favorite basketball team is the Miami Heat. :team Q: Favorite player? A: I am double majoring in political criminology. science A: Myles Webb, Wilkes fO<>tt,all and player. may 0: Did Y.OU any: other sports • Q: Do vou know what you in high school! want to do'? A: In h.tgh schoo . .1 I A: I have a few ideas of w.hat b•tball ud did track field I would like to do after co~e. ,ncl threw sh~~tc an disc._ I have been thinking about possibly attending law school or als:fl~ . 7 �The Beacon - October 28, 2014 Sports 23 Gthe legendary taste zza Best Deals in Town! (570) 331-3278 ottopizzapa.com menu of PizSubs, Delivery to Wilkes campus! MONDAYS 1 Regular 12" Pizza w/1 Topping just $4.99! WWW .LETTS-EAT .COM • LUNCH BUFFET & CATERING -5~ ~:i@ Ur~;, C«69~~ OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK MON-THUR: 11 A.M. - 9 P.M. FRIDAY: H A.M.-10 P.M. SATURDAY· U:30A.M.- 10 P.M. CLOSED ON UNDA YS __zs , a1n treet Wilkes- arre r �-r j - i ;I ..... ··- _J The Beacon - October 28, 2014 KIN THE CLl!JI ' ... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, October 28th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 October 28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6a319eae496765aad20fd1291fff6664.pdf f3740823cca7fe13e1d672d65b7de7e8 PDF Text Text r �J Beacon Briefs Attention Students Graduating in May 2015 For bachelor's and doctor of pharmacy degree students: Diploma Order and Cap & Gown Order forms for processing for May Commencement are available at the Student Services Center, or on-line under the Registrar Forms area. Completed forms, signed by advisor, are due back in the student services center by Dec.15. s - Shawn·ear,,: AdvertisloO DirectQr - -~ " ...Shaker News- ' J.A&E"~Nicole'ZukoWski Opinion'::. Frank P Sports,,. Brafii:(on ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Justin Topa LA&E-BIIIA~ Opinion - Mandy Stickles DESIGN EDITORS Dave Graff Chris Kennedy Moe Woodard Nicole Kutos Ryan Anderson Now taking applica~ for advertfs? Ing reps. Payment availabte. Contact James.Jaskolkabutler@wilkes,edu 1ii S.tRlver St. First Floor: "% Wilk Phone'•.~570) ,. ~ \¥WW.thewilkeatieacbn.com Super Smash Bros. Tournament Sign-Ups The Wilkes University Anime Club will be hosting a Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament on Oct. 24th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Miller Room, 2nd floor of the Henry Student Center. The cost is $10 and the money will benefit Child's Play Charity. The grand prize for winning the tournament will be a Nintend0- 3DS with the Super Smash Bros. game. The club will be taking sign-ups in the Henry Student Center from 11 a.m. - l p.m. on Oct. 2land 23. Wilkes University Family Day 2014 Family Day is on Saturday, Nov. l. Visit www.wilkes.edu/ familyday for more details and to register. SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION On-line registration for the Spring 2015 semester will begin shortly according to the following schedule: ALL Seniors - Class of 2015 October 27th Begins 12:01 a.m. (86 or more earned credits) ALL Juniors - Class of2016 October 29th Begins 12:0 l a.m. (56 or more earned credits) ALL Sophomores - Class of 2017 November 3rd Begins 12:01 a.m. (26 or more earned credits) ALL Freshmen-Class of2018 November 5th Begins 12:01 a.m. (less than 26 earned credits) The Spring 2015 Master Schedule is now available on-line and in printed format. The Intersession 2015 Schedule is also available at this time. Night on the Town On Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m, Akeno Restaurant, Night on the Town provides students the opportunity to experience a local area restaurant. The focus is on learning the history and customs of a cultural group through food and other activities. Seats available for l O students. Must RSVP your seat with Erica Acosta: erica.acosta@wilkes.edu SG Notes: NSO, cheerleading By Nlcholas Durdan Staff Writer Wilkes University Student Government dealt with multiple fund allocations where the issue of depleting funds was paramount. The Entrepreneurship Club wished to no longer seek Student Government ·club recognition. In its second week, the NSO sought funds for their annual nursing conference, where fifteen students and two faculty advisers are attending. In the past, Student Government allocated $1,600 for the conference, with the same numbers attending last year. Given inflation and for gas money for transportation, a motion was presented to allocate the NSO $2,500 for its conference. The motion passed with a vote of: 22-146. . The Cheerleading team also sought funds for its national competition in Florida this Jan. After much fundraising, the team asked Student Government for: $6,249. Student Government made a motion to allocate them first with $4,500 on a stipulation that any excess was to be returned. This motion overwhelmingly failed to pass with 7-30-6. A second motion for $3,500 passed with a vote of: 22-15-6. On a lighter note, the preliminary budget for Casino Week was presented by treasurer Anthony Fanucci. Student G_overnment replaced a stolen roulette wheel from last spring and ordered new blackjack tables. New prize ideas were presented including sound speakers, study packages, kitchen packages, and more. The proposed budget is currently $12,079, less than the past spring, but more than the previous fall semester. The treasurer's report for Student Government is as follows: all college: $12,245.36, conference: $5,000, Spirit: $505.39, general: $9,517.32, giving Student Government a total of: $28,268.07. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. In the Miller Room inside the Henry Student Center. · · @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu table of contents news................2 life,,a&e........... 7 spread............ 12 ,opinion.......... 14 sports~:·····• .... l9 • �.J The Beacon - October 21, 2014 News 4 -· Steamtown Marathon benefits children, features Wilkes alumna By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer About 45 miles north of Wilkes University, in the small town of Forest City, the Steamtown Marathon, which has taken place since 1996, begins at Forest City Regional. On Sunday, Oct. 12th, the 19th Annual race occurred. The 26.2-mile marathon begins at the school and travels to Courthouse Square in Scranton. All the proceeds from the marathon benefit the children and residents of St. Joseph's Center in Scranton. The marathon is responsible for donating over $1.1 million since 1996. A survey from runnersworld.com was completed by 7,980 runners, which asked them to rank what they felt was the best overall marathon in the world. Steamtown came in 6th place on that list, right behind The Boston Marathon. In this year's Steamtown Marathon, the 3,000 runners who participated traveled from 47 states and 6 countries. Lauren Pantzar, a Wilkes class of 2007 graduate, participated in the race. Pantzar was a Pharmaceutical Sciences major at Wilkes and she was one of two people in the first graduating class for that major. "I will forever be grateful to Dr. Kibbe and Dr. Jacobs from the Pharmacy school for giving me the opportunities they presented me with," Pantzar said. She is now employed at ThermoFisher Scientific. While at Wilkes, Pantzar played basketball, however, she realized that she needed to spend time on academics. "After not playing basketball at Wilkes, I felt the need to continue my competitive nature and stay in shape," Pantzar explained. This year was Pantzar's second time running in the Steamtown Marathon, but she has also ran in the Pittsburgh Marathon and many half marathons in Disney, St. Louis, Washington D.C. and the Finger Lakes. "My favorite thing about the The Beacon/Jennifer Baron Steamtown marathon is the small town aspect. The start line is right where I went Lauren Pantzar, a WIikes class of 2007 to high school and about a mile away from graduate, participated In the race. where I grew up. It is great coming back Pantzar recognized that "the volunteers to my hometown and being able to run a and fans for the Steamtown Marathon make Boston qualifying marathon. Compared to the event so memorable," noting that because a huge race like the Pittsburgh marathon of the small volume of runners, family and where there can be close to 30,000 runners, it friends are able to come to the event. is great being 1 of ~bout only 2,200 runners "That is something not easily done with for the Steamtown Marathon. I am able to other large races where runners feel like a look around at the start line and see people small fish in a huge ocean. I am very proud I went to high school with or played sports of where I come from and being able to show with." that pride by participating in the Steamtown marathon is such a blessing - it makes all the aches and pains from all the training runs worth it," Pantzar said. Mr. Ed Osburn, the starting line coordinator for the marathon and employee of Forest City Regional, weighed in on the marathon and the children at St. Joseph's Center which Osburn is very passionate about as they provide services to individuals diagnosed with a disability, developmental delay, pregnant women, couples trying to adopt, and people requiring outpatient therapy. "The thing is, we all have our issues, just as the high school students do, but I think it should be a graduation requirement for students to spend one day with those children down at St Joseph's. They' d have no issues if they spent one day down there to see what those kids go through," Osburn said. The results of this year's race showed that there were 2,184 people in total who finished the race ranging from the shortest time of 2:22:37 to the longest time of 8:05:00. Lauren Pantzar finished in 4:04:46. She came in 41 st out of 112 for her age group and 1, 126 out of 2, 184 overall. @wilkesbeacon """ jennifer.baron@wilkes.edu A ((dash" abroad; English Professor visits Sweden, presents paper By Sara Plsak Staff Writer Dr. Mischelle Anthony, a Wilkes University English professor, has a class attendance record that few of her students or her colleagues share. "I have only ever missed one class as both a student and a professor," she proudly stated. _J'his exceptional record is now broken, but with good reason: Anthony has recently returned from a ten day trip to Sweden, where she presented a paper she authored. Anthony attended the Gothic and Uncanny Explorations: An Interdisciplinary Conference, which was hosted by Karlstad University in Sweden. The only American professor to present an authored paper at this conference, Anthony was in the company of contemporaries from 12 other countries including Turkey, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Anthony did not mind being referred to as "the American" since she believes, "this serves as an opportunity to introduce Wilkes University's name to a broader audience." Anthony's paper concentrates upon the travel narrative entitled, The Private Journal Kept by Madam Knight, on a Journey from Boston to New York, in the Year 1704. In her paper, Anthony focuses on how the dash is used as a political punctuation mark. She declared the dash "the most political mark of punctuation in the English language." Although Madame Knight's journal is not a Gothic text but instead an Early American literary text, Knight's writing shares some common features of Gothic text. Anthony explained, "the places she (Madame Knight) uses dashes are the same exact topics where Gothic text's feature dashes almost a hundred years later." Anthony continues, "It is fascinating that the dash already designates Gothic moments within this early text. This was pre-politics of the dash so Knight was already using the dash in this form." Madame Knight and fellow women authors are not without critics. Many outspoken male authors disliked the way in which women were composing narratives at the time. These critics especially disliked Gothic novels since they found a subject centered·on the supernatural to be ridiculous in nature. "A hundred years later critic after critic would write about how you should not use the dash in a sentence because you will sound like a weak woman writer. A full stop (a period) was more popular," explained Anthony. The paper, which Anthony presented, views Madame Knight as one of the first proprietor of political dash usage even though she is not termed a Gothic writer. After her twenty minute presentation, an audience question and answer section followed. Anthony stated, "I thought ·the other presentations were so much better than mine, but almost every question was for me." The questions from the audience and her colleagues where centered on ellipses and dash usage in relation to other Gothic texts. "It turns out so many people who love Gothic Literature also love the dash! I had no idea this paper would energize everyone so much!" Dr. Anthony added. As for applying the topics introduced at the conference to her Gothic Literature class, Dr. Anthony stated, "We will certainly talk about punctuation and some of the other relevant topics but there is no way I am going to force this on them. If you are not energized by punctuation then that can be a nightmare." Anthony also used her time in Sweden to indulge in the local culture. During her trip, she learned that there are no private colleges in Sweden. She described the Swedish college system as: "Every college is funded by the government. The arts are also well supported as each major city houses beautiful sculptures." She also found herself pleasantly overwhelmed by the friendliness of the bilingual people, the wide range of local, healthy food choices and the stability of the middle-class environment. Anthony joked that she learned some Swedish. She stated that the Swedish language "is the only Germanic language to retain its singsong quality-no other Germanic language has retained the multi-toned nature of the older version of the language" but is confident in speaking "three or four words." As an inside joke, be sure to say, "Hej , Hej" Swedish for "Hello" or "Hey" next time you see Anthony around campus or in class. . @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 21, 2014 News 3 On the an ni ve rs ary o f the Missile Crisis: 52 years later, Wilkes professors reflect on tense time in world history Photo Courtesy of Gene Hunt http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaumescar/8424941030/in/photolist-9MJxFo-dQu2rY-6JFVjx-9tY2oD-91BZ7z-drY>f,7-pmR1Br-dpymoD-6v4sgp-7 cCKpv-7 cGDBN-6v8BTA-6v8Ck9-btsKSQ-6JFVjH-6JFVjP6SH FXE-9u21Vw-65dq6b-9tY2iZ-iKyV2Q-iKuXET-PRdKQ-dths1d-61JZtM-dthtvX-dthiE2-5nUjks-5z8u 1F-edugEi-k2QcV-br5M9n-829FbA-dugcss-dVtkU1-9Sr9RS-9tY2et-bsJZR-bwzf8q-ggPLmB-hxHYwW-4AwYkggQdk8-dovw09-hxHrAE-Mk6e8-bGnyxK-hxJWsH-cdLET9-66seYV October 1962 marked a year of uncertainty as the nation was In the midst of a near nuclear crisis with the Soviet Union. By Pat Walther Staff Writer October, 1962. Leaves were shifting their color from green to shades of orange and red. The air was growing more brisk with every passing day. The inevitability of winter was becoming a reality. And under millions of desks in America, school children huddled and hoped that this drill was just like all the others. It wasn't uncommon to go through two or three drills a day. Just like a fire drill, the procedure was rather routine. The only major difference between this and a fire drill was the constant threat of nuclear annihilation. Dr. Thomas Baldino was alive for this crucial point in world history, explaining, "The nuns were asking us to pray and pray and pray, and the point was made. Something was seriously wrong here." Baldino was thirteen when President John F. Kennedy took to the airwaves to tell the public of the immediate threat of nuclear war. Kennedy stated, "It shall be the policy of this nation to regard any nuclear missile launched from Cuba against any nation in the Western Hemisphere as an attack by the Soviet Union on the United States, requiring a full retaliatory response upon the Soviet Union." President Kennedy 's words were terse considering the situation at hand. This was the closest the United States and the Soviet Union had ever been to lobbing nuclear missiles at each other. And to think it was all over one little island, just under five hundred miles from US shores. Dr. Jonathan Kuiken wasn't alive during this tense time, but he speaks with a passion that makes that fact seem irrelevant: "In 1961, newly elected President John F. Kennedy orders a mission into Cuba called the Bay of Pigs to overthrow their communist leader Fidel Castro, but the mission is a complete failure and a complete disaster. This leads Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev and Castro to come up with an idea," "Soviets would install short range nuclear weapons in Cuba, allowing the Soviets to match the nuclear arms the US had in Turkey and ensuring that any future plans for an invasion of Cuba would fail." The construction of the launch pads was put into action immediately. It was only a matter of time until foreign missiles were pointed toward the cityscapes of America. Before that could happen, American spy planes took nondescript aerial photos of Cuban build sites. Nothing in particular was expected to be found. It was only when the CIA realized they were looking at short range ballistic missiles that the president was notified of the Soviet action against the United States. To make matters worse, more Soviet ships carrying weapons were inbound to Cuba. Kennedy's staff was pushing for a full invasion of Cuba, with Army and Marine forces being put on the ground while naval airstrikes rocked any of the island's defenses. An action like this would have effectively been the start of World War III. President Kennedy had an important decision to make. Kuiken elaborates: "If you attack the Soviet ships that are bringing these weapons, that's an act of war. If you bomb these sites, that's an act of war. Unless you're ready to fight a major war, you can't do that. Even blockading Cuba is technically considered an act of war. What John F. Kennedy does is he comes up with a brilliant linguistic trick." This "linguistic trick" would go on to save the free world from a nuclear war. "He calls the blockade a 'quarantine.' What that effectively means is that Cuba is allowed to trade with whomever they want, but Soviet ships are not allowed to enter Cuban waters." Kuiken adds. On October 22nd, 1962, the "quarantine" on Cuba began. The rest of the planet looked on in silent horror, knowing that the outcome of this conflict would determine the fate of the world as they knew it. Two days later, all but one Soviet ship reversed their course for Cuba. On October 28th, Khrushchev announced publicly that he would remove the missiles from Cuba. Kennedy, in tum, agreed to remove the US missiles from Turkey. The naval blockade of Cuba ended officially on November 20th, 1962. During his childhood growing up in the midst of the Cold War, Baldino lived only a mile north of a naval yard in Philadelphia. Had there been a nuclear attack, he would have been at ground zero. "At that point, I didn't know why my parents were so upset, but looking back now, we probably would've been incinerated." He said. Luckily, that didn't happen. Relations between Russia and the United States have improved significantly, but tension remains. "It's a different kind of tension though," Baldino explains. "We're not worried about Russia launching anything against us and Russia isn't worried that we're going to launch anything against them. Both sides have reduced their stockpiles of nuclear weapons." Baldino further adds, "The only reason tensions still exist is because Vladimir Putin, with the support of the Russian people, appears to be interested in recreating the Soviet empire, which means that he would love to have those states back that broke away after the fal.J of the Berlin Wall. The Russians have essentially annexed Crimea. It's not pretty." It may not be pretty, it may not be perfect, but there will never be another time like those few weeks in October, fifty-two years ago. @wilkesbeacon pa trick.walther@wilkes.edu i �The Beacon - October 21, 2014 5 News Anatomy of an Administrator: .Melanie Wade on 'stumbling' into administration, advice for students By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor Melanie Wade, Wilkes University alumna, has spent the past nineteen years working within the administration of Wilkes University and currently serves as the vice president of enrollment services. As vice president of enrollment services, Wade oversees the offices of undergraduate and graduate admissions. She is also in charge of directing the Student Services Center, which includes the divisions of financial aid, registrar and student account information. While Wade seems to always carry a heavy schedule, she said there is not necessarily a typical day of work in her current position. "Practically everything about my schedule is nontraditional," said the vice president, who spends much of her time planning for future enrollment, reviewing research and collected data, attending daily meetings, including on the weekends and during evenings as necessary, and attending and participating in on-campus events and activities. "What I do really seems to run the full spectrum," Wade added. "The biggest part of my job, planning for the future semesters of enrollment at the university, keeps me in the data up to my elbows so that I can really understand what we need to be doing to influence our enrollments and to make sure we are giving the best possible services to our students who are here." Wade, who is from Exeter, Pa., has been part of the Wilkes University staff for the past nineteen y ears. She began her career at Wilkes as the assistant director of admissions and worked her way up to her current position, which was offered to her in 2009 by former Wilkes University President, Joseph Gilmour. Wade received her bachelor's degree from Wilkes where she majored in of Communication Studies and English. She went on to Binghamton University to obtain a Master of Arts degree in English. Wade credits being a graduate of Wilkes as a "Like many things in your twenties, this was something I sort of stumbled into," Wade said. "I was really just looking for something to do for employment while I prepared for graduate school, but then life happened. if you had asked me when I was 22-years-old, I wouldn 't have said I would be here 19 years later and a part of administration. It just worked out that way and, at a certain point, I began to realize that what I ·.::::::;~iiil,~=-',lll"t1 was doing really had transitioned into a career." Wade has some advice for current ~... _..__ students based on her experiences. -..::•-• "Take every little opportunity that you get to do something that sounds interesting to you, even if you do not immediately see what the results of - ~;,--~iiilr!ll;i that might be," Wade advised. "You -"""·--·- never know down the road how that may be something that influences you." L - - - - -~ - - _ _ ;:::11. ~...::.._ _ _ _ _....; While the administrator spends much ofhertime working directly on The Beacon/ Gabby Gilinski campus, she has travelled recently major drive in Melanie Wade advices students to, "take every little opportunity to th e Mesa campus in Arizona, her motivation to that you get to do something that sounds Interesting to you, even to conferences in Las Vegas, and perform well at If you do not Immediately see what the results of that might be." spent time recruiting potential work. Wilkes University students in "It's more than China. When time permits, Wade just a line on a resume," said the vice I am passionate about helping Wilkes said she enjoys gardening and reading. The president. "I truly hope that a lot of the University stay alive and thrive." vice president and her husband also enjoy students here can find that similar dedication Wade's intentions were to become taking weekend trips into the cities of New to Wilkes, or even another cause that they a faculty member within an English York and Philadelphia once a month. find while they' re a student. I feel very department, but the vice president said she f.'.'l @wilkesbeacon purposeful about the job that I do because is happy with where she ended up. U::J justin.topa@wilkes.edu • Special reading of Manuscript in honor of. Halloween Manuscript. Anyone can join. The students who participate in Staff Writer Manuscript are under the direction of On Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Kirby Salon, two faculty advisors, Dr. Sean Kelly and Manuscript will be hosting a special Dr. M ischelle Anthony. Leonick said that "faculty and alumni are able to submit reading in honor of Halloween. pieces. They have not in the past couple Em Leonick, a Junior English Major and the Layout and Copy Editor of years, but it is open to them." Leonick said that they do a reading Manuscript, gave some information about once a month, but the Halloween reading what Manuscript is. Manuscript is a literary and visual is their "big dog" that has the greatest arts magazine. Anything that falls under turnout. There will be candy, food and those categories, such as photography, refreshments at the reading. Some people paintings, drawings, poetry and short dress up for it, but it is not necessary. fiction, are all welcome. There is one People get up and read poems or short issue of the magazine that comes out stories, which do not have to be Halloween per year. Students do not have to be an themed, but most, if not all, are. They try English major or minor to take part in to go fo r something that "fits the vibe," as By Jennifer Baron Leonick put it. The pieces that are read can be works by students, but they can also read something like an Edgar Allen Poe story or anything that seems to work with the theme. If students find something interesting they would like to read, they can do that. Students can also just come to listen. Leonick stated that when it comes to the Halloween reading, "It's a really cool environment. It's not like any of the other readings we do. It's an experience and I re~lly do enjoy it." Leonick wants everyone to know that Manuscript members are very open people. "I know we seem a little intimidating because you kind of assume it's j ust an English major thing, but everyone is welcome." Additionally, Manuscript hosts another reading in February. It is right around Valentine's Day, but Leonick said it has more of an "anti-Valentine's Day feeling" to it. All students and faculty members are encouraged to come out, not only for this reading, but the readings every month, especially those who have an interest in Manuscript. . ["I @wilkesbeacon ~ jennifer.baronwilkes.edu r r �The Beacon - October 21, 2014 News 6 Spooky charity challenge benefits Salvation Army Amanda Fulk & Cara Baslle Contributing Writers Zebra Communications, the student run public relations agency at Wilkes University, will be hosting the "Chackos Spooky Charity Challenge" to benefit the local Salvation Army. On Thursday, Oct. 23 , 2014 from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M the Wilkes-Barre community is welcome to join Zebra Communications at Chacko's Bowling Center. The bowling center is located at 195 Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. The event is open to the public, and walk-ins are welcome. The event will include a night of 2 hours of bowling, 1 pizza pie, 1 soda and a shoe rental. The fee for adults will be $15 and $8 for participants 12 and under. Children who come with a costume and supervisor are free. There will be 50/50 tickets and a Fall Basket Raffle as guests bowl. Proceeds benefit the Wilkes-Barre Salvation Army. The Salvation Army helps families in need throughout the year, especially during the holiday season. Part of the money raised will be donated to the Salvation Army in order to assist these families struggling to provide for their children. For further information, students can contact Zebra Communications at 570-4360531. Bepa Studio; 'Think Pink' sale, America_n_ _Cancer Society Students participate in Walk-a-Thon, 'Ruth's Place' By Sarah Bedford News Editor On Oct. 5, Dr. Maria Grandinetti led a group of 75 Wilkes University students in the annual Walk-A-Thon event benefiting Ruth's Place House of Hope. Ruth's Place, which is a program of Volunteers of America Pennsylvania, is the only homeless shelter in Luzerne County and provides emergency shelter and services for roughly 2,000 homeless women. Wiji<:es Nursing students volunteer at Ruth's Place outside of the annual event as well. Participating students were from Zeta Psi, the honor society of nursing and Psi Chi, the honor society of psychology as well as students in the Women's and Gender Studies program. Each student was asked to create a poster to show their support of the organization as well as a monetary donation was collected. In total, the group collected $400. Wilkes University School of Nursing, Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing matched this donation, bringing the total to $800. This is the third year Grandinetti has led a group in the Walk-a-Thon . Grandinetti will also be collectmg "Hoodies for the Homeless" for the second year. Items include gently worn men's and women's hooded sweatshirts will also be donated to Ruth's Place. Donations will be given next month. Last year, 100 hoodies were donated to Ruth's Place. For more information on how to donate to "Hoodies for the Homeless," those interested can contact Grandinetti at 570-408-4066 via email at maria.grandinetti@wilkes.edu, or her office located at SLC Nursing 222. f:"'I @wilkesbeacon It.I sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu said. Bepa Studio has been in operation for the past two years and, since its infancy, has been a Wilkes Universit): Zebra Communications client. Bepa, which roughly translates to "faith," showcases Geiser's love of nature and strong faith as seen through her photography. "I've always had art in my bones," Geiser said. Photo Courtesy of Michele Geiser Along with her own nature and unique art pieces, Geiser also By Sarah Bedford is available for specific nature shoots by News Editor appointment. Geiser will also be at the Arts at Hayfield Wilkes University Office Assistant in at Penn State on Nov. 2. Communication Studies, Michele Geiser, Geiser is a member of the National has incorporated a Breast Cancer Awareness Association of Distinguished Professionals, fundraiser into her business, Bepa Studio. World Photography Organization, The AFA Bepa Studio, which specializes in fine art photography, is holding a "Think Pink" Gallery, Arts and Hearts International and a 20% off sale in all framed and unframed VIP member of the National Association of sales for the month·of Oct. A portion of the Professional Women. Information on Bepa Studio can be found proceeds will benefit the American Cancer online at http://www.bepastudio.com/ Society. home.html, on Facebook, and Google+. According to the American Cancer For inquiries, those interested can contact Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States Geiser at (570) 814-0036 or via email, bepastudio@yahoo.com. aside from skin cancer. Geiser explained that she felt a connection to the cause. "Cancer runs in my family. I don't think there is anyone whose lives have not been touched by some type of cancer," Geiser f:111 @wilkesbeacon L'::J sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu t s a �The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu Do It Yourself: Independent Minds and Music Wilkes students band toge~her through punk philosophy By Pat Walther Staff Writer The sun is blazing and the shade under the few trees there are is beginning to look like a standing room only club. A few notes ring out from an amplifier on what looks to be a half finished gazebo turned into a stage. The next band is beginning to warm up. And in this patch of unused farmland in the middle of nowhere, a Mecca for misfits has appeared. This is the definition of a DIY show. Friends call friends and get together wherever they can to play music. One might think a show (or in this case an anti-festival festival) like this just comes out of nowhere. That it's born from spontaneity. But with a thriving DIY scene like the one in NEPA, somebody has to organize the chaos. That's where Derek Jolley comes in. Jolley is a sophomore at Wilkes who majors in industrial/organizational psychology and history (with a minor in music). He plays guitar in a post-hardcore band called Social Loafers and also plays guitar and sings for a melodic band called Summer Holds The Earth. Jolley has taken it upon himself to vamp and arrange shows for his contemporaries. "The scene in Wilkes Barre is interesting and ranges from cliquish hardcore skate gangs to honest and humble musicians just trying to play some shows:' • Jolley, a man who looks as though he's thinking a thousand miles a minute, runs Time Table Collective, which provides the DIY scene with services ranging from live sound to merchandising. Jolley adds, "I try to help as much as I can by throwing shows and giving bands a place and the means to perform well and support our local music scene:' The local DIY scene runs deep with long time friends coming together to do what they love: making music happen. Toni Pennello, a freshman at Wilkes, is a recurring figure in the DIY scene. She plays in three bands: In Writing, Spur, and Young Burdens. The sound of these three bands, all uniquely different, hold one thing in common: raw and utterly unrefined emotion. ''I've been involved in this scene, on and off, since I was about thirteen:' Pennello says. "The genre of it all is kind of ever changing. Upcoming Shows: 10/22 - Fall Acoustic Show O The Barn 324 River Street, no cover, starts at 8:00 pm 10/24 - In Writing O The Sherman Theater, tickets are $10 11/8 - Spur and Young Burdens Living Room in Stroudsburg @ the 11/14 - Dead End Path Record Release the Glen Lyon American Legion @ Check this out: Toni Pennello's music at: spurband.bandcamp.com inwriting.bandcamp.com Amanda Dittmar's photography at: facebooK.com/amandadlttmarphotography Amanda Dittmar Photography Derek Jolley, WIikes sophomore and musician plays an acoustic set behind Curry Donuts on Pennsylvania ave. It started as pop punk, and then went to more of an emo and hardcore thing. I think the next thing that's going to happen is it's all going to turn into shoegaze:' When asked what 'shoegaze' was, Pennello simply shrugged her shoulders and laughed. "It's like .. . dreamy, with lots of effects:' As the scene evolves with the tastes and interests of the musicians within it, it starts to gain more and more followers. As Jolley explains, "This area has always seemed to foster incredible musicians, which leads me to believe that this area is certainly indicative of musical boons through time:' As it is with every musical genre and subgenre, somebody has to be there to record Time Table Collectlve's artists (for free!} at: TlmeTableRecords,bandcamp.com it all, to write the history as it happens. That's where Amanda Dittmar finds her place in the DIY scene. A graduate of Marywood University, Dittmar plays the role of the documenter in this blooming local music· collective. She photographs many of the musicians who play and also writes a music column called Quick Chord. "It wasn't until recently that I've taken a more active role in the scene. I'm trying to document through my photographs to show others how amazing this niche is:' It seems the word 'scene' doesn't fit this group right. 'Scene' involves exclusivity. And that is not the case here. Everybody is open minded, everybody is encouraging one another and everybody supports each other. "If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. It's cliche, but, I mean, the term DIY is self-explanatory:' added Pennello. And maybe, just maybe, this is the future of music. A self liberation from overmarketed genres and boring artists. And even if it's not, for those involved in this community, there will always he a second home in the rambunctious and beautifully unspoiled DIY. . @wilkesbeacon patrick.wa/ther@wilkes.edu r �..I The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment Polish Room invites campus to eat lunch Courtesy of Alexandra Deva ire The Polish Room, located on the second floor of the Farley Library, held a lunch last Wed. The lunch encouraged the community to try Polish foods. Manhunt on campus The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski Last Thursday, WIikes Programming board hosted a campus-wide game of manhunt, complete with a trall-mlx bar. 8 Forging lifetime bonds with the Gold Bar Club By Nlcole Zukowski went to Skirmish to play paintball, except we used it as leadership training by putting Life, A&E Editor members in charge of scenarios to see how Leadership. well they can lead their peers;' Buhler said. Communication skills. The Gold Bar Club pushes members to Community service. step out of their comfort zone and discover Professional development. what they can achieve when under pressure. These are all goals the Gold Bar Club "We are very big on leadership, especially centers their club around. leading while under pressure;' Buhler said. Although the club surfaced a few years "Students would benefit from joining the ago, it is one of the newest clubs to be club if they want to learn about leadership recognized by Student Government. and service. We do a lot to help teach our "Students may _benefit from joining the members the importance of those two club by doing meaningful work for the things:' community as well as gain meaningful Along with leadership and service, the club relationships with other members of the offers options of professional development. club;' Sean Coates, member of the Gold Bar Buhler explains the importance career Club said. exploration has in the club. To a club whose mission statement has "One other thing we do is that each leadership and service the main focuses, semester we try to get some alumni from many options to yolunteer arise tllrougilout_ w..ilkes to_come_and-talk-to_us_abouL their_ the semester. careers:' "As far as interesting events go, our club Hearing advice from someone who is in a does multiple community service events per job field of interest gives the members a grasp semester;' Coates said. of what they work for in their college careers. The President of the Gold Bar Club, Relationships and networks are widened Sarah Buhler, added "We hold quite a few when goals such as leadership and service community service events each semester. are stressed. Doing meaningful work For example, each semester we always make connects the members on a stronger sense of a trip to help out at Blue Chip Animal Farm friendship. because our members love working with "My favorite part of the club is the close animals:' bond created between members.The work Buhler goes on to say that her favorite we do and the time we spend together forge part of the club is the service they fulfill. close bonds between us that will definitely "I really enjoy community service and continue past graduation;' Coats said. Blue Chip is my favorite place to help out:' Contact Sarah Buhler at sarah.buhler@ Learning through fun and interactive wilkes.edu if interested in joining the Gold activities is a theme for this club. While Bar Club or for more information on the learning the basis of team building and club. leading, the Gold Bar Club takes a different @wi/kesbeacon view of how the lessons should' be taught. nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu "We just had an event recently where we Courtesy of Sarah Buhler The Gold Bar Club has an fun and Interactive way of teaching leadershlp and service skills to their members, as seen above with their pafntball trip. �t.... The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Halloween is in full swing with Rocky Horror Show Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre to perform cult classic By BIii Amos Assistant Life, A&E Editor The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre is inviting the Diamond City to come do the time warp again as the theatre gets freaky with its latest production, The Rocky Horror Show. It's no ordinary show, Director Dana Feigenblatt claimed. "This has to be the most fun show I have ever got to stage, because of all the interesting situations and things we've done;' Feigenblatt said. "It's just delightfully weird in every way. There's nothing you can compare it to that's like anything else:' This is the first time The Rocky Horror Show is being staged at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre on North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. "We knew that it was a big seller and especially being done on Halloween, we knew that it would draw a lot of crowds;' Tom Franko said. Franko is a niember of the Board of Directors at Little Theatre. The Little Theatre has partnered with the Woodlands Inn & Resort on Route 315 in Wilkes-Barre to promote the production. "They have the facilities that we thought would be best to partner with this with the club and things along those lines;' Franko said. "We held our auditions there in the e• cutive lounge:' Along with a Rocky Horror Show costume contest that was hosted at the Woodlands on Oct. 12, the cast and crew are inviting patrons of the show to join them for an afterparty bash preceding the final production on Nov 2, where the film will be featured among other festive activities. The Woodlands Inn & Resort is offering a package deal including tickets, a room, breakfast, shuttle service to the show, and an audience prop kit for patrons who are attending the show. The Rocky Horror Show was originally written for the stage by Richard O'Brien and premiered on June 19, 1973, when it originally premiered in London. It was released for the screen, under title The Rocky Horror Picture Show, on August 14, 1975, starring Tim Curry as Frank N. Purter and Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff. The film also featured Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick as the plucky couple Brad and Janet. In 1981, The Rocky Horror Picture Show earned a sequel entitled Shock Treatment. "Ever since my father showed me the movie many years ago, I've been a fan of Courtesy of On My Cue Photography, Angel Berlane Mu lcahy Standing above Is Mike Wawrzynek as Dr. Frank N' Furter, Karl Klelst as Brad, Ericka Law as Janet. The Rocky Horror Show Is scheduled to open on Oct. 24 at 8 P.M. with a special opening night gala at the Theatre. Rocky Horror;' Feigenblatt said. Feigenbalt's father passed away more than a year ago and she explained that being able to direct the production is incredibly important to her since The Rocky Horror Show was something they shared so intimately with each other. Feigenblatt also appeared in the show on two separate occasions at the Music Box Play House in Swoyersville, Pa., and again at Showcase Theater in Exeter, Pa. The exuberant and excited director offered no shortage of praise for the cast of the show who showed a great deal of positive energy and enthusiasm for The Rocky Horror experience from auditions to rehearsals; one may think wackiness is limited to the stage. Feigenblatt, however, said otherwise. "The cast is laughing though a lot of it now, but as they get more and more comfortable you know they're just having an absolute ball;' she said. "It's great to hear them say they're enjoying the material and having such a fun time with if' Cast members, known as Transylvanians, will be milling about the audience before the show setting the tone and picking out patrons who haven't seen the show before and offering them to the stage for a virgin sacrifice, according to Feigenblatt. The virgin sacrifice is a traditional experience where audience members are allowed their moment on the stage. They get to interact with cast of Rocky Horror and show off, throw a little caution to the wind and just be funny and silly. "It's typically for people who haven't seen the show before or have no idea what Rocky Horror is:' Franko and Feigenblatt encourage audience participation in the typical Rocky Horror manner. "Be loud, be obnoxious, be energetic and please come dressed up as your favorite character or one of the Transylvanians;' Franko said. "We want audience members to be everything that a Rocky Horror audience should be. Participate and tell the shoutouts:' Members of The Little Theatre of WilkesBarre only ask that if you bring your own props that they not be anything messy as there will be back-to-back shoes and very little time prepare l,etween show times. The Rocky Horror Show will run Oct. 24, 25, & 31 and Nov. 1 & 2. For reservations and times contact Little Theatre of WilkesBarre on the web at ltwb.org. Tickets are free for Wilkes students with a valid Wilkes ID. f."l @wilkesbeacon W:::J william.amos 1@wilkes.edu i �.J The Beacon - O ctober 21, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 13 ectt" 10 Not a dry eye left In tile theater after Bridegroom Y The secret to perfect brows: :'.4.!:':~~=n~entEdltot Best product on the tnarket By Ashley Evert Managing Editor ------------- The word "pomade" conjures up images of the slick pompad~urs of the 1950s and the "gentleman's cut" that is popular now. Traditionally, the word pomade has been used in reference to the men's hair styling product, but Anastasia Beverly Hills ha;, redefined the term with their revolutionary Dipbrow Pomade. The cosmetics brand has a variety of products available, but is known world-wide for their high quality eyebrow productsand there are plenty to choose from. Anastasia Beverly Hills has something for everyone, whether it's brow pencils, brow powders, tweezers, brushes or brow serums. Their Dipbrow Pomade, however, has been getting the most attention lately, and for good reason. The website describes the product as "creamy, waterproof brow color ideal for defining and sculpting precise, smudge-free brows:' It retails at $18 for a 0.14 oz. jar, which is about the size of most gel eyeliner pots. I've had my Dipbrow Pomade for about four months now and have barely made a dent in it. A little goes a long way with this product, as it is very highly pigmented. The best way to apply it is to use a stiff, angled brush and swipe some pomade out of the pot and into the lid. If applied straight from the pot, the color will be too intense, so taking as much or as little as one would need from the lid is the best option. Apply it in short strokes and blend the color out with a clean mascara wand, also called a spooley, for best results. •foe product is very creamy and easily blendable, but stays put for over 12 hours. I will never go back to using pencils or powders after using this product. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to define their eyebrows, whether that means adding a little color to sparse brows or brushing on a highly-arched pinup brow. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade is my favorite brow product ever - well worth the price tag. Ashley Evert is a licensed beautician specializing in hair, makeup, nails and lash extensions. She has been working at The Chop Shop in Hazleton for two years and has written this beauty column for three years. Ashley is a junior Communications Studies major at Wilkes with minors in English, Integrative Media and Womens and Gender Studies. @wilkesbeacon ash/ey.evert@wilkes.edu Last Tuesday, Wilkes hosted a screening of Bridegroom, an award-winning documentary about a man forbidden to attend his partner's funeral and denied any legal standing in relation to his partner of years. The producer and focus of the film was in attendance. "I just want to say thank you so much for all of you being here tonight, for giving me the opportunity to share my story with all of you," Shane Bitney Crone said to the audience after the showing. Around 200 people from the Wilkes community and surrounding areas made up the audience. The event was free and open to the public. Following the screening of the documentary was a question and answer segment with the audience and Crone. Questions hit a diverse array of topics from love to religion to the number of snakes Grandma Pat, interviewed fo the film, killed. Ending the night was a dessert reception opened to everyone who came out. Anthony Bartoli, senior Communication Studies major organized the event in hopes of informing the community of the issues of equality and sharing Crone's message to the Wilkes-Barre area. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu • Photo illustration by Ashley Evert Eyebrows frame the eyes the way that hair frames the face. Using the right product can help to transform the entire look of the face. Courtesy of 1¥~ Scott Shane Bitney Crone stands with his audience In t~e Darling theater "' �The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 became heavily w, the student-run mas P. Shelburne ter located in the 't a broa was still e camera-wor ction.:' as a camera operator an a new set for the station first major contribution t • hap Solarczyk is a se student who already graduated from w· University in spriqg 2014 with a bachelor's degree in technical theater. Solarczyk came to Wilkes with an associates degree in teleVision and film from Lehigh Carbon Community College. His love for film making began in middle school, in Palmerton, Pa., where he was inspired by a teacher, Ben Paruso. At Wilkes, ,Solarczyk learned the art of stage lighting and design, a craft he said he could not hone without the help of Bruce Phair, manager and technical director of Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. "I learned so much from Bruce ... ; Solarczyk said. "He had a way of preparing me for the road ahead without simply handing me what I needed (to) walk that pathand to lighting design project where he made an unusual choice for illuminating .the actors on-stage. "I used a green 1tght;' he said, smiling. "Everyone on stage looked like the Incredible Hulk ... When I asked Bruce why he didn't warn me priceless, but very true:• "Well," Solarczyk re ir saying, "I could have told you gMtion have never had, ~a would you have learned?" "He was right," Solarczyk said. While earning his _degree in technical • he was hired as station director. . ~rything I could I te a solid core for Wilkes dation to build upon for the use no · matter what happens, gy ~ change, but those same still gc,ing to be there.:' Solarqyk's tenure as station in the spring, he returned to in the newly created position of cer anj adviser. , Cad llld the newly appointed that I could still be of use and ad ~ to offer, so they comeliilck in an adVisory role." Can1p\1S, Solarczyk: has been ~ a l l the things he learned t'was producing a horro thim llle Woods of Undea - tniinte feature film abou sutm a wmbie outbreak: iwas completed, it a -rfd,urpet premiere · :die moVie. I spent th the audience an You have no i was turned comp . Like anyone else. I completely shut down:' Solarczyk defined his brother as his role model and said no matter where he was, ~timeit\. . . lil atand oftroublehe rtiiglit have been in, Christo h be there for him. "I didn't have to think would just think to,.~s r �12 AccoriUnfr to--~ EYYU¼t° H.eming.wel3/ w~ Once,t ~ to--wy{;te,£Mftory ~ o-nfy ~Wor~ tf.W Ye,1,fJ~? c'13CW)' ~ f o r ~ Neve-Y worru'' Wlth,Hcillowee+'\,tappr~ tNv13eaco-rv t ~ « p wlth,M~ipt", Wrlke¼'UniNe-Y~y'~li;te,ycuy ~ to-- COffl.e/ up with, ~ wordt horror ftorle1,,. / / J '// \)o~ 4ke _.-( t)J\l ~oo~~,vJo -~~ S,c>Nl,i l.ik'r~b~ -James Jasofka T �r �_J Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu 'Boys will be boys:' A disturbing act of violence - Courtesy of Creative Commons Recent acts of sexual vlolence, llke the ones committed at a high school In New Jersey, have created a dlalogue about how to handle sexual assaults. By Elyse Guzlew lcz Staff Writer This week, seven upperclassmen from Sayreville War Memorial High School in Sayreville, New Jersey were arrested after a hazing last month went too far. It's a story we've heard before: sports stars gang up on an unsuspecting underclassman and harass or embarrass him or her as a "rite of passage" into the team community. However, in the case of Sayreville Memorial, the students are facing charges including aggravated sexual assault and criminal restraint. Quite simply, this wasn't hazing - it was rape. According to reports, the freshmen were forced to the ground and restrained against their will before being assaulted and inappropriately touched by their older teammates. Unfortunately, events like this are becoming more and more common - not simply hazing, but sexual assault as a joke or prank. -- This isn't something we can afford to ignore any longer. Teens 16 to 18 years old are more than three times more likely to be assaulted than the general population boys and girls. The risk to our young people is only growing, and the attitude that it's no big deal just perpetuates the idea that hazings like this are okay. Boys make up about 18 percent of child and adolescent victims - overall, one in every 10 rape victims is male. However, because rape is seen as a women's issue, many boys are afraid to say anything for fear of being called gay, feminine or weak. The majority of sexual assaults against men are committed by other men, which is the case in the Sayreville arrests. How. ever, almost every time an attack like this occurs, the same phrase is uttered across the media: "boys will be boys:' What does that phrase mean? Quite simply, it's a perpetuation of the dangerous stereotype that teenage boys have no control over their actions and that rape is simply something they do, the same as wrestling or making finger guns. It's this concept that teaches boys they don't need to control themselves. This toxic concept of masculinity is poisoning our young people, boys and girls, by telling them they're no better than any other animal on the face of the planet. It's this idea that convinces boys that attacks were their fault, that being assaulted makes them weak or less of a man. It convinces them that it's okay to attack people because they feel like it, because it's what they're supposed to do as boys - be aggressive, be dominant. This stereotype is damaging, and it needs to stop. Just last year in Denver, three upperclassmen from a school in Norwood, Colorado cornered and raped a thirteenyear-old boy on an empty school bus. They were in the city for a wrestling tournament. After the principal of the school brought charges to the police, the school board had him fired . The students of the Norwood high school bullied the young victim, calling him names and plastering stickers on his locker emblazoned with "GO TO HELL." Countless attacks of this type have been happening across our country, yet no one seems to want to acknowledge this. It's embarrassing and it disrupts the status quo! However, there is one more thing these attacks cause - depression, anxiety and skyrocketing rates of suicide among victims. This time, do what the high school district in Sayreville is doing. They've canceled the football season for the rest of the year and directed their thoughts toward justice for the young boys whose lives were damaged by violence. Don't talk about how the attackers' "careers were cut tragically short" or how "they were sweet boys with such a bright future:' Talk about how you can help the victims of their crimes. Talk about the rising rates of sexual violence between high school boys. This can be the event that starts a revolution in the way sexual assault among boys is treated - let's be a part of it. ~ @wilkesbeacon Elyse.Guziewicz@wilkes.edu lt:J �LO The Beacon - ~ctober 21, 2014 Opinion Vinegar Hill By Sara Plsak Staff Writer Vinegar Hill, A. Manette Ansay's debut novel, transports a reader back to the 1970s at the uptick of the feminist movement. Although Ansay has written several novels since Vinegar Hill's publication in 1994, it still remains an important text. I was first introduced to this novel when my creative writing professor recommended I read it before turning in my assignment on creative nonfiction. The reason it was suggested that I read the novel was because my professor believed that Ansay and myself shared a similar humor and sarcasm about the unjust world in which we live. When I first began reading Vinegar Hill I was somewhat on the fence in reg;rds to my feelings towards this novel. The book is enjoyable, although a reader can say it lacks a full functioning ending, which leaves much to be desired. I did notice the sarcasm and the sly humor, which quickly became my favorite aspect of the novel. However, I was also quick to find an unlikable or odious quality within every character even the supposed heroine. I characterized each individual as being, at times, somewhat overbearing, somewhat moody and somewhat oppressive. However, now that I am removed from my first conceptualized ideas of the text and of the characters, Vinegar Hill begin to take on a new life and a new meaning. Set in 1972 and driven by her husband's unemployment, Ellen Grier and her family move back to Holly's Field Wisconsin to live with her in-laws . Ellen 's employment as an elementary school teacher makes her the sole breadwinner for the family. Her father-in-law's abusive personality, her husband's laziness and her quest to be independent cause catastrophic disruptions in the lives of the Grier family. Spoiler Alert: Depending on your own close reading of the text, Ellen is only contemplating leaving her abusive situation . Coming back to this story after its original publication is important, - Then and Now: Feminist Ideas especially considering the world we live in. I challenge you to turn on your computer or your television and not find a segment concentrated on feminism. Every possible media and social media outlet including CNN, MSN, Twitter and Facebook are airing articles and segments focusing on advancing feminism's principles. Even our favorite celebrities are getting in on the free publicity by disclosing their views on feminism, an approach Ansay employs strongly in Vinegar Hill. Ellen is encouraged and at times egged on to leave her abusive condition by her friend and confidant Barbara. "Barb" is ostracized by the community for being too "modern," too "edgy" and too "wild." What really defines Barb is her feminist ideals, which do not fit into the miniscule box of 1970s small town America. It is only after Barb and Ellen meet that Ellen begins to consider the idea that she can "equally" achieve her goals. It is through Barb's feminist ideology that Ellen is able to determine that she does not deserve to live in an oppressive household, where ghosts of the past, the present and the future lurk. The importance in reconsidering this text lies in the element that feminism has evolved and progressed. As the novel ends, Ellen is only planning to pursue a new life of freedom and of equality in 1972. A modern day reader might fault Ellen for not taking action and evoking her rights. However, as modern readers, we are blessed with living in the 21st century, a time where speaking and acting on feminist ideals of equality are not taboo but thankfully an open, honest discussion . These fluid discussions can develop into noticeable progressive and positive changes, which were built on the same foundations. These are the same foundations we would criticize Ellen for shying away from during an initial reading of Vinegar Hill. Vinegar Hill is a reminder of how far feminism has come and how much further feminism needs to grow. 15 Courtesy of Creative Commons @wi/kesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Sara's Score: i �.J The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Opinion 16 An end to suffering: The right to die for the terminally ill By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor A young woman has made the choice to end her life on Nov. 1, after finding out she only has months to live. Twenty-nine-year-old Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with the deadliest form of brain cancer, glioblastoma, earlier this year. The doctors first told Maynard she had roughly 10 years to live, but within a few short months the tumor significantly grew and she was given only a few months. After thoroughly going through a11 her options, Maynard decided to pick up her life in San Francisco Bay Area and move to Oregon, which is_one of the five states in the U.S. that have deathwith-dignity laws. Death-with-dignity is an option terminally ill patients can request to end their suffering and die in comfort and in control -- with dignity. Maynard will ingest lethal medication to end her life with her husband, mother, stepfather and best friend at her side. "We all just realized that I am terminally ill and I'm dying and I would just prefer to die with less pain and less suffering," Maynard said to ABC 6 Action News. Maynard chose Nov. 1, because her husband's birthday is in late-October, and she wants to celebrate one last birthday with him. Maynard stresses that her decision is not suicide and if there was another way to end . her suffering she would. Even though Maynard has constant pain and almost daily seizures, she wants to t~ke the time to raise awareness of Death-with-Dignity Act and encourage other states to pass it. · She wants people who are terminally ill and mentally competent to be able to have the choice of death-with-dignity and not be forced to relocate their whole life and family like she had. No state should deny people the choice to end their life peacefully when dealing with a terminal illness. If a person is in dire pain and suffers every day, why should they not get the choice on how they spend the rest of their days? If death is inevitable and the patient no longer wants to suffer, it should be their choice if they want to end their suffering on their own terms. Maynard loves to travel and is now spending her remaining time with family and friends and making trips to Alaska, Yellowstone National Park and hopes to make it to the Grand Canyon. Maynard has recently launched the Brittany Maynard Fund in partnership with Compassion & Choice. Compassion & Choices is the oldest and largest organization that works to improve care and expand· choices· at the end of life and also operates many programs and services . End of Life Consultation (EOLC) program provides free, confidential support with trained experts who help the terminally ill with their quality of life they have left. The program also helps the patients achieve a peaceful death or helps them plan ahead for what is to come. Maynard has always been an introverted person and even though the attention has been overwhelming during this time she could not turn the opportunity down to be an advocate for such a significant issue, it was just too important to ignore. "I think the idea of education and advocacy for this cause is just something that when I was asked, I just couldn't turn my back on," Maynard said to ABC 6 Action News. Maynard is comfortable with her decision and is satisfied with how she is living out the remainder of her life. The results for a terminally ill patient are inevitable; if a patient wants- to end their suffering earlier they should have the choice to do so. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu The Ast eroids Galaxy Tour ''Bring Us Together'' By Eric Casey Staff Writer Is there a genre called "space jazz"?... because I'm pretty sure The Asteroids Galaxy Tour are the definition of it. They have so many references to space, stars, and related terms like that mixed with modern jazz sounds. However, at the same time they often use a lot of futuristic electronic elements to make a nice "acid-jazz pop" sound too. Either way they're on another planet.... musically speaking. The Asteroids Galaxy Tour hail from Copenhagen, Denmark. The five-piece band consists of lead singer Mette Lindeberg. She has a very distinct voice that is hard to describe. If anything there's a retro soul sound to her voice tinged with similarities to Alvin and the Chipmunks, but just not as annoying. Her Danish accent is very noticeable too. Their first live performance came in early 2008 when they were asked to open for Amy Winehouse while in Copenhagen. Then in December of the same year, Apple put their song "Around the Bend" in a promo for a iPod Touch which gave them some notoriety. ~-· In the summer of 2009, they opened for Katy Perry in Europe. Their debut album Fruit was released in September 2009 almost unnoticed. It's highest charting was on the Austrian Top 75 Albums chart where it peaked at #53. In 2011 Heineken International featured the band in their popular ad "The Entrance" where they performed their song "The Golden Age" live. It was aired on TV for months which made the song enter many singles charts across the world, and just barely missing the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA. Their sophomore album Out of Frequency which had good reviews, also went unnoticed when it was released in early 2012. It peaked on the Danish Albums chart at #35. Other than that they have not found much success outside their homeland. They are currently on tour with their new album Bring Us Together which came out last month. It has not been released here in the states, nor has it charted anywhere. The new album is their most cohesive work yet. There seems to be a continuing theme throughout the whole piece. They've added more electronica to their sound as well. The first track "Bring Us Together" opens with clapping and the feel that some extraterrestrial band just dropped by an old western saloon. That probably makes no sense, but the image of that in my head looks cool. The second song "Navigator" mellows the atmosphere with it's funkadelic vibe with hints of modern trance in it. Following that is lead single "My Club" which isn't that appealing. The best thing about it is the familiar "jazz pop" sound from their older stuff, but the lyrics seem kind of lame. "Right into my club like you run this town I you turned it up and then we get down down down:' "Get Connected" is a rather forgettable song, but after that comes "Choke It" which is one of the standouts and probably one of their best songs to date. There's a lot of experimentation in the track that bends various genres of jazz, rock, and electronica. It sounds out of this world. "Hurricane" comes after it delivering amazing vibes with its tripped out spacey sounds and groovy lyrics like "a hurricane will blow through everything I know and take me away / oh baby please save me from myself and lift me to the state of euphoria:' "Rock the Ride" sounds destined for Alternative radio play with it's twisty pop rock blend of jazz sprinkled on top. I can also imagine this song playing while you enter an obscure club in NYC late at night. "I Am the Mountain" is pointless on the album, but the song after that called "Zombie" has a very sexy and slick electro rock feel to it with a feeling of tropical paradise floating through space guided by MGMT.... ya dig?! I mean come on it's also one of the highlights on the album. Lastly, "X" is another brilliant experimental songs they did that features some darker tones that pretty much define the album ... darker tones. It's almost a crime that this band is so underrated. There is nothing like them out there .. .in our galaxy. It is highly encouraged to give The Asteroids Galaxy Tour a listen because their new album "Bring Us Together" pleasantly delivers. Sit back, relax, and let the music take you through a beautiful tour of your open mind. A @wilkesbeacon l::J eric.casey@wilkes.edu �8 The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Opinion . :ept ting lOW d. , to ,ver ire. ally aid. the ,hip our two 17 ,,.. ........... .,... Asst.tant ........ Five paopl• wdad. 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As the NBA season gets W1derway, it is tory of the NBA'l In years yast, the Spurs away and the Clippers take names on a daily time we look at the power rankings for the have been notorious for p laying 'boring' basis, all those purple loving bandwagoners 2014-2015 season. basketball. While true, the team still has can take to the register their newly bought First things first, let's address the elephant won more than any other team in the past Blake Griffin jerseys. in the room. 20 years. In fact, the Spurs have only been Doc Rivers at head coach, Chris Paul at This past offseason saw one of the most under .500 twice since 1990 and ~ve made center, Blake Griffin at power forward and crucial free agent periods the NBA has seen it to the NBA Finals 10 times, winning 5 DeAndre Jordan at center, what other team in a long time. There is no denying that during that span. poses this amount of pure athleticism? I the San Antonio Spurs single handedly deOne more fun fact, the SPurs have only look for them to go far this year stroyed the future of the Miami Heat, with missed the playoffs three times in the team's S. Miami Heat: I will probably get a lot of crap for this, but oh well. their Championship win ultimately sending history. Let that sink in. LeBron back to Cleveland. The Spurs are truly timeless. The trio of Instead of doing a designated "honorable LeBron took the Heat's final loss as more Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobli, and Tony Park- metions" section to those who did not get than just a missed opportWlity for a three- er are reaching the end of their careers, but this spot, let me explain the rest of the teams 3. peat, but as a chance to resurge his career their play has not shown any signs of that downfalls. by making a move that shocked the world. notion on the court. Having a young player The Thunder would have clenched this LeBron annowiced that he would opt out of in Kawhi Leonard is something special, be- spot, except .for the fact of team chemistry his contract and would go back home. That cause already in just his second year in the and injuries. brings us to the power rankings: league, he has made the mental and physiDurant is obviously the leader of that 1. Cleveland Cavaliers: There is no way cal step needed to step up his game to be- team and as soon as Russell Westbrook unpossible that anyone can deny this. Grant- come a top-tier player. People may laugh at derstands that, the better. The problem is he ed the team has yet to play a single season that statement, but his play proved that in never will, and that is why the Thunder will game together, the talent this team possess the Finals when it mattered. Leaming under never win the ring. is more than the 2008 Boston Celtics pos- the trio is significant to his career developDallas is simply getting too old without ses and more than the Miami Heat's run ment, and having Coach Pop is all he needs having enough talent, and their run last seathat started in 2010. Adding LeBron James to become the face of the franchise, andulti- son in the playoffs was a fluke. Golden State to the talented Kyrie Irving was enough to mately one of the top players in the Western and the Portland Trailblazers are up and make any team cringe, but the team did not Conference. .coming, but right now, they are too young stop recruitments there. 3. Chicago Bulls: This one is solely de- and inexperienced to make a next step. AddAdding Kevin Love was arguably the big- pendent on one player: Derrick Rose. He ing another key player with years on his belt ger transaction here, adding a 6' 10" power is one of the most electric players in the would help them both greatly. forward who could rebound and shoot lights league, but everyone knows his injuries has Now for the Heat, they still have a solid out from beyond the arc. Not only does this kept him out of play for the majority of the core. Dwyane Wade will have to take over 5. perfectly complete the trio, but it takes a past three years. as the main man, with Bosh playing his true load off LeBron's shoulders. Now, LeBron Health is the kryptonite of the Bulls. Rose position for the first time since Toronto. can play his true position without having to is more fragile now than Michael Vick, With their offseason acqusitions and their worry about carrying his team at more than making him a glass-like player. When he draft, I think the Heat can still be a top team one position. can stay healthy, the league is reminded why in the East. The move sent rookie sensation An- he was rookie of the year and NBA MVP. drew Wiggins to Minnesota. Wiggins, the During the summer for Team USA, Rose 19-year-old standout, got the worst end of looked like he was back. He survived that the deal possible, and I really feel for the small stretch without tearing an~g, so kid. He went from being drafted first overall if that can stay true for 2015, then he gives in the NBA Draft, to literally feeling like he the Bulls a good shot at being one of the top isn't wanted. A big move like that in the life teams in the East, which is why I have them of a young player is a lot of stress to bare. ranked at No. 3. Oh yea, they have Pau GaLastly, Cleveland added sharp shooters sol, giving them more stability and a bigger Mike Miller and James Jones, two players presence on the court. who LeBron won two Championships with 4. Los Angeles Clippers: After that whole in Miami. Shawn Marion was also signed to fiasco at the end of last season with Donald the team, giving the legitimate team depth Sterling, the Clippers will look to bounce at almost every single position. The NBA is back in 2015 and dominate the West again. _ not ready for the beat downs that the CavaLet me get this out as well. Nothing makes liers will be laying on every team this sea- me happier than to see the Clippers take son_. and each ~ e will be histon: ,ioc!cl.zc th,l;)~--o-ve_r_Los An eles as the best team. 1n the ' Team/Record Cleveland Cavaliers 33-49 • Chicago Bulls 48-34 Miami Heat MIAM!, HEAT 54-28 @wilkesbeacon frank.passa/acqua@wilkes.edu �Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Swimming coach Mark Barnes excited for season fri The Beacon/Purvit Patel Members of the swimming team practicing in the pool at the YMCA By Cara Basile Sports Writer The Wilkes University swimming coach, Mark Barnes, is excited for the season to be in full swing. The swim team has had one meet so far at the Widener Relay Carnival. Barnes is looking forward to the upcoming meets that will carry into mid-February. He shared that one of his top jobs is to leave a positive impact on the swimmers' lives. "I love the team aspect of having a close-knit team and having them work well together," Barnes said. "I want to bring enthusiasm, bringing Wilkes Swimming back to Wilkes since it was here in the late/early 80's and just getting the campus to know about swimming," said Barnes regarding to what he hopes to bring to the team. Barnes is very pleased with his experience at Wilkes for his first year. He compliments his colleagues and fellow coaches for making this experience fulfilling. "Since I've been full-time the experience has been very good. Everyone is extremely friendly up here, and if I have any problems or issues they get taken care of right away because there's plenty of people you can go to and ask and they' 11 take care of it right away," Barnes said. Barnes has coached nine years of high school in the area; four years at Danville Area High School, three years at Danville The Beacon/Purvit Patel Coach Mark Barnes addressing the team before swimming drills and two years with a swimmer from Millville, making this his 10th year as a coach. He claimed it has always been a goal of his to coach at the college level, and now has both long-term and shortterm goals for his season. "Long-term, I want to bring recruiting classes in, everybody on the team this year is a walk-on, so we have no recruits this year," Barnes said. "I want to build this program up into a winning program. Short-term, to get as many MAC qualifiers as we can, we have our first dual meet on Saturday, so we should be able to get many qualifiers then." Although Barnes shared his major goals for the swim team, he also was thankful for accomplishing a big goal from the start. "I surpassed my goal already, I wanted 15 kids on the team, and so were up to 26 now, so were way ahead for our first season," Barnes said. "I would like to eventually have 25 male, 25 female, so have a team of 50." , Overall, Coach Barnes believes that the winning will come, but his most gratifying aspect of coaching is making a positive impact on his swimmers' lives. l'."ll @wilkesbeacon lt:J cara. basile@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Sports . 20 Swimming team finishes third at Widener Relays believe they perform the best, and they can assess how their performance compares to high-level competition. They are a young team, so they The swim team is back, for the first anticipate a lot of improvement over this time since the early 1980's. Since the year, and years to come. Their coach, team is new this year, it consists of all Mark Barnes, is an excellent coach walk-ons. Every player has not been in with knowledge of different techniques competition from five months to five according to the captains. years. The coach is very pleased with his The first race was at the Widener Relay team and his first year as coach at Carnival and they competed with three Wilkes. He believes he has worked other teams. They placed 3rd as a team his way up to this point in his career, and scored some personal record times. after coachi ng swim teams for almost a The next race is at Messiah College decade. (10/25). They are also creating a The Wilkes swim team is one he has fundraiser with the theme "leaving been looking for, with members who get cancer behind ~me stroke at a time ." along, joke together and support each• These shirts will go on sale soon. other. The group has a lot of team spirit. The two team captains, Megan Evers He is most excited for the MAC meet and Will Hauze, are both very excited for and hopes for everyone to do their best. the year to come. He will be very proud of any medals They appreciate the team because obtained in this season. everyone is beyond supportive of each A young team like this will improve other. At their first meet, while one of tremendously. The way their team is their swimmers was racing, the whole built is very good. The whole team team stood at the end of the pool and walking-on shows that they really enjoy yelled in excitement for their teammate this sport, which will create a strong to succeed. · core to build off of. Both captains are looking forward to the Diamond Invitational and the Middle Atlantic Conference meets to see the l""f @wilkesbeacon tough competition. l.:J daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu The real competition is when they By Danny Van Brunt . Sports Writer The Beacon/Purvit Patel The swimming team Is back In action for the first time since the 1 980's. Football team makes progress on and off the f ield By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor Eight months after taking over as head coach of the football team, Trey Brown is making sure that his players are keeping up with their class work. "Where class attendance is now, compared to where it has been in the past, we are considerably further along from an academic standpoint in the program," said Brown. Players are given progress reports that are filled out by their teachers weekly, and hand them in every Sunday to the coaching staff. The information gives the coaching staff a better understanding of what the players have coming up in the next week, and of how they did in class the past week. The team also works with the tutoring and academic support centers on campus to make sure the players can get help when they need it. This helps the coaching staff have a better feel of how their players are doing weekly, keeping them up-to-date with any early alerts that pop up. Coach Brown and the rest of the coaching staff are really big on making sure the players are in class. "If they are not getting out of bed to go to class, I am going to have a major issue with that and there could be some penalties related to that depending on the offense," said Brown. He has the same expectations for every member of the team; to go to class, contribute, and do your work. The coaching staff has worked closely with offices around campus to make sure that the students' schedules are freed up for when they have practice. The team has nothing football related on Monday, and does not practice until 8pm on Tuesday. Then on Wednesday and Thursday they have practice from 4-6pm. According to Brown this schedule has worked for players and has reduced the number of players missing practice to go to class. "When the whistle blows for practice, we have 95% of the team there at the start, and the remaining 5% will be arriving," said Brown. "Managing 100 plus players can turn into a monster if you are not involved in what is going on a day by day week by week basis. It is too big from a number standpoint to overcome 26 issues with two weeks left in the semester. You can deal with 26 issues the second week of the semester, there is no doubt with that," said Brown when talking about dealing with the number of players on the team. Brown has done a progress report at every school he has been at in his coaching career. Not only does he believe it works, he finds it necessary to do so with the roster size that he has. Some schools provide students with a study hall, but Brown does not believe that a study hall is necessary for every player. What he does instead is have encouraged tutor times, which he finds is a better use of the time. When asked if he offers study halls for players, Brown said "If a kid is struggling with macroeconomics, and he can go meet with a tutor twice a week for a hour each day. To me that is more directive in where he needs his help ... as opposed to putting him in the basement of the library in a room for two and a half hours three nights a week and then it is just up to him to do whatever." All athletes, according to Brown, have an incredible challenge in front of them. "Not only do they have commitments in the classroom, they also have their commitments within their sports which involves meetings, working out, practice and traveling on the weekends," said Brown. He disagrees with anyone that feels that athletes have it easier than other students. They do not take easy courses here at Wilkes as opposed to other athletes at bigger schools. "The athletes on this campus do the same work as others involved on campus except they just have 20 plus hours a weeks dedicated to their sport," said Brown in response to this belief. Football player Tanner Stengel spoke on the situation. "When it comes down to it, at the end of the day the rest of our time is spent on homework, studying, and very little sleep." Stengel is not alone on this situation, as he, and many others on the team, are engineering majors. It is one of the more time consuming majors on campus due to all the work they are given. So far, according to Brown, the players have been keeping up with their work and have been making progress on and off the field. �l. 21 Ii}' Evil! WIiiey Sports Writer Senior fo?tball player Meet senior football play Tyler 1homas. fu»n Easton, .PA. Tyler majors in Comttiunication ~tudies with Marketing minor. Not onlyjs Tyler a full time student, he iS a 1bur year start.er on the football team as a c:Wensive end. At the enc,{ of last year's season Ty suMed a ~ injury, but has been rerovered since. ·' · ' w • ~ ~; . ... . '~ "Last October, I was sidelined for the ~ r of myjt@or season bya gr(>inbljury. Atbletes pull theit groin all the time so even though the initial injury was extremely p'ainfnl I thought I'd be able to recover quicldy. I didn'tkiiow the severity to the injury it ppt lingering and I was force9 to get ~MRI; The MRI1discoveredthat 1 ha'd: a "spc:,rts ost com pletely to~e my one Aa4~.(the ~!Wlll! that Adl'ian: P. ' n .. J\IS,t . aUhe"' I time. It was reconnnenaed that I undergo surgqxbut ld . IJ$atout sprhjgball and rehabbed from March ~ until August. It wasn't until July 'When I felt I ~ nearly strong enough again and going into .~ I, was worried but I gofthrougn it' Q: Why~d you choose your maj9r and,'.wbat d<>J'<>U plan 9n doing witb'!!~college?, A: I became a coml.llmµcluirins major marketing minorpecause I always'wanted to work fu the Business behind entertainment whether it's sports, mwlic or movies. ' Q: Would you rather be feared or liked? Why? A: On the field I would rather be feared, off the field, I'ma friendly guy. Q: If there was a movie produced about your life, what movie would it be? A: Throw me in an impossible story like Forrest Gump where I travel around the world doing allrandomly far-fetched accomplishments. Q: What is one thing you ~e g;ing to miss about football the most? A: The thing l'm going to miss the most about football is the feeling you get from playing, theres nothing like it. When you make a sack or a big hit and you hear your team ~d the , crowd roar, it can change the whole gam~. I , Q: Who is you biggest inspiration? A: My biggest inspiration is my grandfather; growmg up lie was diagnosed with a heart complication that enabled him to play sports. On the playground he was a great athlete but he never got to play for a high school 0 1; a college because he couldn't pass a physical In my career I've played over a hundred games of football and no matter where the ga,me is he travels to see ' me play. Q: How do you define success and how do you measure up to your own definition? A: Success is achieving wha~. you set out to do, when I'm trying to reach a goal, in the end ifl can say I'm happy with the outcome then I consider it a success. Q: What's your superpower, or what's your spirit animal? A: I'm one of the smaller guys on the field usually so I have to use my speed to my advantage so I would say my super power is "Lightning Speed" kind of like "The Flash". It Patel r .l �r .J The Beacon - October 21, 2014 Sports ENJ . 22 �The Beacon - October 21 , 2014 ------- Sports 23 ~ flPPlflUS£ Hfl!R S,UD/0 ~ 11 North Walnut Street, Wilkes-Barre 1wp (just off East Northampton St-) Call flnita at 570-825-2100 for an appt, or just walk-in! Your one-stop shop for all your hair care and 1flNNING needs 15% off any service with student tD• Specials r �~ I The Beacon - October 21 2014 1 , I (. I< IN THE CL TO PARTY ~~~~~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2014 October 21st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 October 21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/61d5f0bc8d34bae56c254d7f46b92a69.pdf 03a4af67cc4793a1d3fba6b4209024bf PDF Text Text r �_J '~nnual Security and Fire Safety Report" published; safety updates, crime statistics, available facilities, processes By Sarah Bedford News Editor The "Annual Security and Fire Safety Report" was released by the Department of Public Safety on Oct. 1, notifying the campus community of security reports, statistics, policies and facilities available. Within the document, a list of important contact numbers are given in the event of an emergency, as well as within the individual sections. The report also describes the legalities and requirements of the university as it pertains to campus safety in its various forms, especially within the Clery Act Requirements. These requirements were updated in 2013. One such update occurred in March 2013 with the signing of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 which included the bill known as the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act. This grants additional rights to campus victims of sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking as per amends of the Jeanne Clery Act. These changes also require the university to compile statistics for certain crimes that are reported. According to the report, "final regulations to implement the statutory changes to the Clery Act will not be effective until after the Department completes the rule making process. Until those regulations are issued, Wilkes University will make a good faith effort to comply with the statutory requirements in accordance with the statutory effective date." The statistics compiled are available within the report, as well as online. Within the report, the authority of Public Safety officers is also noted and differentiated with the types of training officers undergo signifies, Act 120 and Act 135. Types of crime, as well as their frequencies, are also listed from 2011 through Dec. 2013. Such offenses include murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, Who walks for Alcohol Awareness. Email gailholby@wilkes.~to register. Gtv~your name and your shirt size. All ~ipants must register by Oct. 15, at noon.There will be Meers BBQ after the walk a.-conBrlefs $5 Unlimited Paacake Breakfa$t· at Applebee's Contact a Wilkes University Cheerleader Fall Break Reminder to purchase your $5 tickets 1o an unlimited According to the University's Academic pancake an~ ~ e breakfast to be.hel4. Calendar, no classes will be held on at Applebee s m '\Ytlkes-Barre on s ~ . Thursday, Oct. 9, and Friday, Oct. 10, due to Nov. 16th. Those tnterested can also email r,faltl3reak. Classes will resume on Monday Jesstca.short@wilkes.edu or call ~ension '"r;Oct. 13 at g a.m. with a regu)at Monday 3331. (Coffee, tea, and soft drinks 81'.e schedule included.) This is a :fund-raising event for · the cheerleading squad. AJcoltolAwareaeu Week The Alcohol AWarefie$5 Walk: Y201J will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 12 p.m,, rain date Thursday, Oct. 23. the walk to raise awareness of the exces$ive and ~ ' · of University will be apoosoring a QIIHDilo walk starting at 12 p.m. to Kirby Patkand~A T-Sbirt will he distdbuted to -w-- arson, liquor-law violations, etc. Campus crime prevention programs such as "Campus Advisory Reporting Extension" "C.A.R.E," "S.A.F.E.," Safe Escort Service, as well as programs in -conjunction with Residence Life which are created throughout the year as listed and described. Specific instructions on how to report a crime or emergency are also listed, stressing that all emergencies should automatically be notified by calling 911 and non-emergencies should be directed to Public Safety. The campus community may be notified of incidents via the university email system, MyWilkes portal, and in some cases, through the text message system which can be signed up for online at https ://www.e2campus.net/my /wilkes/ signup.htm. Rights and responsibilities relating to students who reside in universi.ty residence halls as it pertains to safety and fire are also noted. The university's drug and alcohol policies and tolerances are also described. First year students are required to participate in education programs such as the MyStudentBody.com during the start of the semester. Those who fail to complete the course may be subject to fines. Students are also told to attend programs at orientation and during Welcome Weekend which further educate. The report also goes in-depth on policy and procedure when reporting missing persons, the possession of firearms , sexual misconduct, support services, emergency response plans and fire log statistics. Physical copies of the annual report are available at the Department of Public Safety, Student Affairs, 2nd floor of Passan Hall and Admissions, Chase Hall, 1st floor. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu College Radio ·Day recap By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor Wilkes University, in conjunction with WCLH and WSFX, celebrated National College Radio Day on the greenway this past Friday. This celebration, which featured cake, games, giveaways and music, was hosted by 90.7 WCLH, the Wilkes University campus radio station. Luzerne County Community College's campus radio station, 89.1 WSFX, was present to take place in the national event, as well. The celebration on the greenway was organized by WCLH Programming Director, Rasha Shaker. Kristen Rock, general manager of WCLH, said this event is meant to raise awareness for what it is that college radio does. "We're here to raise awareness for college radio;' Rock said. "It's one of the last live mediums that are out there that allows students and staff to play music that isn't aired on commercial radio. It's really the last source for local, independent and underground music:' Kayla Bucci, a DJ for WCLH, said the event is an important one for gaining recognition and reaching out to students and the community. "College radio is unlike any other medium;' said Bucci. "Everyone should be giving it a listen and taking a chance on, not just us, but campus radio stations.everywhere. There are a wide variety of programs and one of them is sure to peak your interest. It really is a fun experience on both sides." @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 3 News Domestic violence awareness month; university takes measures to educate, inf orm student body By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer October is a month full of awareness, from Breast Cancer to Lupus to Alcohol. One cause that sometimes goes unnoticed, is the fact that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness month. Many students do not think they can be victims of domestic violence because they consider it to be something that can only happen to married couples or couples who live together. However, as Dr. Philip Ruthkosky puts it, "domestic violence, dating abuse and sexual assault are related." This means that domestic violence is something students are certainly susceptible to. According to the Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Center (SAPAC), many students feel isolated from their support networks and resources on their college campus to report domestic violence. Ruthkosky, the associate dean of student affairs and student development, is very well versed when it comes to this topic. He said "every person experiences trauma differently." Ruthkosky also-said the main aspect that causes assaults to go unreported is fear; the fear that the victim will not be believed, fear that they will be an outcast, or fear that their parents will make them leave school once they find out. • A major fear is that a victim feels they have nowhere to turn. Because of these factors, roughly 90% or assaults on college campuses go unreported. Ruthkosky is determined to keep Wilkes out of that statistic. To do so, he encourages our community to "make it about all of us" because "students are at the ground level of what happens on campuses." Students see what faculty, advisers, and teachers often do not. Everyone needs importance of teaching about sexual violence is recognized and by including that m the course, students will be better able to identify and stop an assault. He also wants to ensure that students know there are outlets for them if they are a victim. There are counselors on campus, health service employees, and the Victim's Photo Illustration/ Gabby Glinski Resource Center. They can also October will be honored nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. WIikes University will continue to take call a 24-hour measures to educate the student body on domestic violence. victim's resource hotline. There is no reason a to look out for one another, respect one student should go through it alone. another and recognize the signs, symbols, Shawn c'arey, president of BACCHUS and behaviors associated with a _predator (Boosting Alchohol Consciousness Concerning Health ofUniversity Students), and with violence. He stresses that victims have an· was recently given the opportunity to be a extraordinary burden placed on them and part of the movement to educate about and prevent domestic violence on campus. they need the support of the community. Wilkes has recently implemented a The most obvious effort to educate in this matter has been seen by many first year Bystander Intervention Program. This studenrs over the past few weeks when program allows students, like Carey, to they had to take the mystudentbody.com be trained in how to take a leadership role when it comes to education and prevention Essentials Course. This online course educates students of sexual violence. Carey, along with other students, were about drugs, alcohol, and sexual violence. Ruthkosky says the program, with all three educated about the dangers of sexual violence, the prevalence of rape culture, parts, has been in place for three years. Before this, the program only educated and how important it is to take a stand and students about drugs and alcohol. The intervene. THEBEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Editor-in-Chief: James Jaskolka Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Adviser: Or. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director: Shawn Carey The students who were trained in the program will now go to classes and talk to students to spread awareness about domestic and sexual violence. Gail Holby, adviser of BACCHUS and director of the Substance Abuse '' You can safely and effectively make a difference.'' Task Force, agreed with much of what Ruthkosky stated. She said that victims fail to report an assault because they are fearful of retaliation and do not know what is available to them. She says all students should know that victims are granted support services such as accompaniment to the hospital, access to ongoing information, assistance in reporting to the police, and protection from the perpetrator. All of which is absolutely confidential. Statistics about domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking say that individuals ages 16-24 are the most vulnerable and it is most prevalent among that age group. The number of assaults on our campus will be reduced through prevention and education. To quote Ruthkosky, "you can safely and effectively make a difference." @wilkesbeacon jennifer.baron@wilkes.edu Eaitorial Staff 2014-15 News Editor: Sarah Bedford L&A&E Editor: Nicole Zukowski Opinion Editor: Frank Passalaqua Sports Editor: Brandon Gubitosa Asst. News Editor: Justin Topa Asst. L&A&E Editor: Bill Amos Asst. Opinion Editor: Mandy Stickles Advertising Director: Rasha Shaker Now taking applications for advertising reps. Payment available. Contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 News 4 Grading the instructor: Student feedback in action By Pat Walther Staff Writer Some choose their college based on location, some based on prestige, some based on cost and some even choose their college based simply on where their friends are going. While various reasons to attend or not attend a college exist, importance should be placed upon quality of education. On the website ratemyprofessors.com, students have the chance to grade their teacher. Students rate their professors on a scale from one to five in areas such as easiness, helpfulness and clarity. The ratings given by students are then compiled and averaged to make, a virtual report card. At face value, this website seems like a novelty. It's a way for students to let off steam if they're stressed about a certain course; it lets them know what they're getting into with any new professors they may have from semester to semester; and it can show them they're not necessarily alone if they're having trouble with the teaching style of an instructor. Look past these things and a different picture appears. The age-old argument of who controls the learning process is rekindled. The philosophical quandary boils down to this: When an entire class performs poorly on an exam, who is to blame? Are the students responsible for a successful learning environment through the posing of questions or by putting effort into creating an open dialogue? Or are the teachers responsible for pushing the students to do these things naturally? More so, while the students' livelihoods depend on the marks given by their instructors, do the professors even care what the students have to say about them? Would they change how they teach depending on the feedback of their students? Dr. Chad Stanley, a professor in the Wilkes University English Department is, simply stated, passionate about what he does. Teaching subjects ranging from English 101 to a Horror and Science Fiction Literature course, Stanley has become a fixture at the university, a "living legend" so to speak, for his dialogue driven classes and motivational nature. On the topic of whether or not professors care what students think of them, Stanley is the first to admit he does indeed care. "Of course, what they 'think' about me matters;' he said. "Ifs not a popularity contest. But anything that remotely pertains to my effectiveness as an educator I care very deeply about. I care more deeply about that than almost anything else in life:' Stanley also admits to looking himself up on ratemyprofessors.com multiple times. As it stands, he has been reviewed by ten students and has an average overall rating of 4.9/5, making him one of the most highly rated professors for Wilkes University on the website. His lowest score is in the easiness category, which, rests at a 4.5/5. On the topic of easiness and his "lowest" score, Stanley states "So many professors learn to be terrified of the idea of easiness. That doesn't bother me so much, although that's one of the metrics on Rate My Professors that my colleagues may have a problem with. But ... that's an educator's role. We're meant to take something <lifficult and make it easy. A good educator is able to do that and maybe to an extent where the student no longer realizes that it was ever really difficult because it becomes natural:' Stanley is not alone in thinking that student feedback is valuable material to the modern educator. Wilkes allows students to evaluate their professors each semester. "We pour over the feedback generated through the official Wilkes student response surveys, we save those, we review them ourselves, our program chairs review them and then review them with us:' As opposed to Rate My Professors, the responses on these surveys have far reaching effects. The student reactions can determine the likelihood of a professor getting tenure or being promoted. So, these grades matter just as much as the marks given by teachers to students. Stanley further adds: "If we see something like a similar comment two semesters in a row, by two or three students, that's something that should be addressed. Even the most anomalous comments deserve consideration:' What students think is important. Furthermore, instructors that care what students think are in a better position for advancement. Student feedback does not fall on deaf ears. And at Wilkes, with the jobs of professors on the line and their competency being determined by those they teach, it never will. @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu SG Notes: club recognition, , f E discussion; treasurers report By Nlc~olas Durdan Staff Wnter Wilkes University Student Government tackled a second week club recognition, and a first week club recognition for their meeting. The newly formed guitar club went into its second week of club recognition status, with little in change from the previous week. The club is the first of its kind on campus, created by two guitar players who did not find any clubs they enjoyed and noticed that there was no guitar club. In addition to fund-raising, the guitar club plans on making guitar-grams, much like Wilkes University chorus does singinggrams for Valentines Day. The guitar club also plans on having a concert at the end of the year. New techniques will be taught, and no prior experience is necessary, but members must supply their own guitar. Guitar club plans with its funds to purchase a few inexpensive guitars for members to sign out and practice, much like students can do with the bicycles in the Henry Student Center. This rental, however, is planned for members of the club only. Student Government was pleased with the idea and thus guitar club was granted club status with a vote of 38-0-4. The Entrepreneurship Club sought club recognition this week for its week one of two. Its purpose is to prepare its members to become better business people and how to raise money for perspective businesses, such as venture capitalism. It wants to be different from ENACTUS and help fund itself and its own members. Reception was mixed; namely, Student Government did not want to fund a separate business. SG funds clubs, and they stated they were a business, not a club. The vote takes place next meeting. The treasurers report for Student Government is as follows: all college: $13,245.36, conference: $5,000, spirit: $505.39, general: $9,552.81, giving Student Government a total of: $28,303.56. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m . In the Miller Room inside the Henry Student Center. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes. edu h \I a: h K n tl tl eJ tl. L1 m fo WI m On Get. 2, tile WIikes University Veteran's Council hosted a self-de seminar fn UCOM. Topics to be covered Included avoidance dangerous situations, breaking holds and baste All .....,.rs of the campus community were t111a Informative alHl cJemoutrattv• session. WI se th fo st1 th �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 News Honoring our heroes: Wilkes University designated as 'Military Friendly School' By Pat Walther Staff Writer Wyatt Sebring wakes up before the sun rises most days. It is not a personal choice he's made, but rather a commitment to excellence. Sebring, a freshman and member of the Air Force ROTC program reports to physical training every morning in order to keep in shape. "It's hard, sure, but it's all worth it," Sebring said. As demanding as it may sound, he is not alone in his pursuit of a career in the military. Wilkes University was recently designated a Military Friendly School for its fifth consecutive year by Victory Media. But this title doesn't just get attached to every school. This label carries with it the honor of being among the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are going out of their way to ensure the success of students who are veterans or active members of the armed forces on campus and following their graduation. One reason Wilkes was chosen to be on this prestigious list is due to the recently founded Inter-Organizational Veteran Education Support Team (INVEST). INVEST aims to combat any problems veterans may face while in the process of attaining a higher education. But it takes more than creating a veteran-friendly program to become a Military Friendly School. Arguably the most important feature that Wilkes possesses in this regard is a human touch. Veteran's affairs counselor and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Mark Kaster takes a personal approach to his position in that he works one on one with veterans who choose to attend the university. Kaster is also the creator of the Wilkes University Student Veterans Council, which aims to help former members of the military adjust to civilian life. In addition to that, the group also supports community-oriented projects such as the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program. It isn't hard to see that Wilkes cares about its former and current military members. The discipline and self-control required to succeed in the armed forces' tradition is not to be brushed aside. To Brandon Cole, another freshman ROTC student, familial tradition and the school's reputation were why he chose to attend the university and enroll in its ROTC program: "I chose to go into the (ROTC) program mostly just because being in the military is a tradition in my family. It's the same thing with Wilkes. My grandfather, my grandmother, a lot of my family went here. It's really just all tradition." These distinctly American views of honor and tradition are why Wilkes' military community will not be forgotten. The university will continue to do all it can to aid in the education and success of its military community whether the members have just begun their military career or they're veterans looking for something more. @wilkesbeacon pa trick.walther@wilkes.edu Wilkes expert weighs in on Pluto debate; "it's just too small" By J:stln Topa Assistant News Editor The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics hosted a debate surrounding the definition of a planet and whether or not Pluto, which was exiled from planet-status in 2006, should be reinstated as our solar system's ninth planet. The International Astronomical Union was placed in charge of developing a universal definition of a planet in 2006 after many objects similar to, and some much larger than, Pluto began surfacing beyond Neptune. They agreed to define a planet as a celestial body that is in orbit around the sun, is round or nearly round and has "cleared the neighborhood" around its orbit. By this definition, it was ruled to disenfranchise Pluto as the ninth planet in our solar system for not meeting the last of the three criteria. After eight years, the Harvard-Smithsonian Center decided to challenge this definition and hold a public debate in question of the IAU's stance. This debate featured three separate experts in the field who had three different ways of defining a planet. Dr. Gareth Williams, associate director of the Minor Planet Center, maintained the 2006 definition. Science historian Dr. Owen Gingerich, who chaired the IAU planet definition committee, argued that the term "planet" is defined completely by human culture. Dr. Dimitar Sasselov, director of the Harvard Origins of Life Initiative, defined a planet as "the smallest spherical lump of matter that formed around stars or stellar remnants" which would include Pluto. After the three experts spoke, the Harvard audience sided with Sasselov's definition and the decision to reinstate Pluto. Dr. Brian Redmond, a Wilkes University professor of environmental and Earth sciences who teaches astronomy, disagrees with this Courtesy of Creative Commons. Copyright Chris Meller decision. 7QNL3A-5cJ8m[).2NH8ul-45DQc-mPeto-9sVnEz-bUvflz·711A&L-cvfxYQ--aZtyk,i·9k9r15-96k4AR·9WcVU8-hKDc84-7z6cQt-2vVkpu-oeUF3&-53MAYm"Definitions can kb'-85-aztyo!>-azqTDV- 7ZVS3bi)TAmc-6YTsHJ.6seN1H-5f9Ajf-5f5cMv-8&Vf7.mN8oG7-57aF91-3W3ht2-cbSUeW-d>SUfN-b3nPXg-76q-,y,{f-6qm9XXSgu8ye.<ljqUGQ,CQyur--659yP2 be kind of gray but, The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics hosted a sometimes I'm afraid, in the debate surrounding the definition of a planet If Pluto would case of Pluto, it is be classified as one again. hnps://www.ff1ckr.COOV~mellert1me/2758127977/1,Vphotol1st--4CjG1D-cvbYll..S007t&--516ydS.7eCz,iv-78AgN-cKwdJw-7&c28&-qZp5w-ti6!Xk4- just too small," Redmond said. "There's just no way it fits into planet class no matter how you want to define planets." Redmond hopes that scientists do not adhere to the opinion of the public by reinstating Pluto. He feels the debate only exists because of childhood sentiments surrounding the former ninth planet. "When we were kids, we were taught there were nine planets," Redmond said. "People have this sentimental attachment to that. Demoting Pluto leaves us with one less planet. It sounds like you're losing something. The truth is you aren't losing anything; it's just a name." No matter which definition of a planet you choose to use or which side of the Pluto debate you may be on, the debate does not seem to be over. The audience of the debate may have agreed to reinstate Pluto's residency in the Milky Way, but many astronomical experts are sticking with the 2006 decision to strip the former ninth planet of its title. Redmond teaches courses in the field on a semi-regular basis depending on the level of interest. He can be reached for questions through his e-mail at Brian.Redmond@ wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu r �..J 6 TheB ashe HI t ·. life. for <m:e.J1our tt> defend 0 · and challenge audiences to er issues p(socwjustic~. '"Marx in Soho., js wtitten by p. t and lystorian Howard · ssor ~tritus at Boston ' • ' d a.uthor bf th~.books . stb Qf the United L DON'T GET STUCK WITHOUT AN INTERNSHIP NEXT SEMESTER! INTERNSHIP FAIR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 11-1, HENRY STUDENT CENTER, 2ND FLOOR BALLROOM Professional dress with resume required. w WILKES u UNIVERSITY a li a, n b Ii Contact Sharon Castano at sharon.castano@wilkes.edu to learn more. s s �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the L&A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu A night of open-mindedness and compassion Producer of "Bridegroom" movie to-visit Wilkes By Nicole Zukowski LA&E Editor -- - - - - - - - - - "It's not a gay thing. It's not a straight thing. It's a human thing" -Award-winning documentary, Bridegroom On Oct. 14, Wilkes University and the surrounding communities are invited to take what has been described as an emotional Courtesy of Anthony Bartoli journey into an eye-opening documentary that explores a heart-wrenching love story Anthony Bartoli planned the event of dealing with the technicalities of the legal having Bridegroom shown at WIikes system and the fight for equality. The free screening of Bridegroom will humanistic approach. he held in the theater in the Dorothy Bartoli said, "It has the message that Dickson Darte Center at 7 p.m., followed sometimes things suck." He goes on to quote by a Q & A with the producer, Shane Bitney the Bridegroom website 'You can't change Crone, whose life story is the base of the the past. You can change the future: The documentary. Afterward, by RSVP only, past is not going to be the future: there is a dessert reception where you can With conviction in his tone, Bartoli went meet and have a picture taken with Crone. on to say that "trust in the fact that the right "I really wanted people to have the now is not going to be forever." • opportunity to see it (Bridegroom), The documentary was started when and watch it with other people who Crone released a video about his life story are supportive and open-minded;' said with his partner, Tom, which touches the Anthony Bartoli, senior communication raw nerve of the viewers. The video went studies major and organizer of the event. · viral and Crone was approached by writer/ The idea of having Bridegroom screened director Linda Bloodworth Thomason, who at Wilkes and having Crone present was wanted to turn his story into a featureBartoli's, who has worked on this event since length documentary. late April. He also has received university To help fund the movie, Crone and his support to make this event happen. team launched the most successful film "It ( the idea ofscreening the documentary) crowd-funded campaign in the history .developed like crazy with planning and of Kickstarter. His message of love and it got so much support;' Bartoli said. 'Tm kindness to all has touched people all over so so thankful that it is finally happening. the world. It means the world to me that people have Bartoli proceeded to put into words just been so supportive:' how watching this movie changed his life Wilkes is one of the smallest universities for the better. on the list of places Crone has scheduled "It was kind of a moment of relief in to speak at. His message is about giving a my life that I never felt before. Ever since voice to the fight for equality by taking a I came out, I never wanted to make people feel uncomfortable, but once I watched Bridegroom, that was kind of the point of relief in my life. "I was like, you know what,? I'm done being scared of making · people feel uncomfortable; if it makes them uncomfortable that's not my problem:' Bartoli continued, "It is different for everyone, people are going to take away different things then I would. Everyone has different life experiences that play back in their head. It makes you think and makes you really grateful about the people you have aro)Jnd you." "I hoping for every single seat in the theater is filled," he said. Bartoli hopes that people who don't agree with equal rights or protection under the law will show up with an open mind and truly grasp that equality is needed. "I always say 'there is so much improvement for everything:" For more information on the event, contact Anthony Bartoli at anthony. bartoli@wilkes.edu. If interested in learning more about the documentary, visit bridegroommovie.com/. Courtesy of Wolfman Productions Shane Bltney Crone made a Youtube that went vlral and led to the making of the movie. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Fads about Equality -May 20, 2014 - U.S. District Judge John E. Jones strikes down Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage. -16 other countries (and parts of Mexico) also have laws allowing same-sex marriage and domestic partnerships. Most of these are in Europe and South America. -The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy t hat prevented gay men, lesbians and bisexuals from openly serving in the military was effective from 1993 to 2011 when it was banned. Transgender individuals are still discriminated from speaki openly about their sex and orientation. r �_J ..J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Cool weather for Fest Fall made the campus festival The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski Students swung a wrecking ball at each other in the hopes of making their peers fall off a wobbly platform. The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski At Fall Fest, students were able to pretend to be an professional basketball player and try to dunk a ball In the hoop. Students broaden their horizons at Study Abroad Fair The Beacon/Briana O'Neil Students were able to attend a Study Abroad Fair that was located In the lounge of the Henry Student Center last Tuesday. -, The Beacon/Briana O'Neil WIikes offers many opportunities for students to study abroad for the summer or a semester that wlll count for academic credit. Th �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 College Party on the Square returns to great fanfare By Austin Ely Staff Writer to win free stuff from the Woodlands, which was also offering membership cards to those who hit the right cup and who were over 21. Pumpkin painting was set up not far from the pong table, where students were able to decorate a pumpkin however they wished. On the other end of the Square music was resonating from the DJ tent where DJ Hersh was spinning tunes. When asked about what his impression was on The Party on the Square Zach Cayea, freshman mathematics major commented, "I enjoyed myself and I definitely think it's a good idea to get college students out and about especially at this time of the school year:' The Party on the Square was definitely a great way to kick off the schedule of fall festivities. The event help make it easier for college residents to indulge and have a little bit of fun in a responsible way. The Beacon/Austin Ely Victoria Rudovltz shows her Colonels pride by painting a "WIikes pumpkin." Free food, free stuff and a good laughs were all to be had at the 2014 College Party on the Square last Wednesday. The bash brought together a crowd of people both from Wilkes, Kings and others from the general public. Students with their college I.D. were able to shop around the party for a number of free items .. Students received a complimentary cup from Jack Williams Tire Co. which had a card of discounts good to use at local businesses inside. Some of those businesses include Bottleneck's, Movies 14, El Zocalo, Maer's BBQ and Dunkin Donuts. Some of the venders and local businesses were actually at the Square, inlcuding Rodano's, the Kettle Corn Shop and McCarthy Tire who were all offering food and more coupons. A pong table was set up as a game in order The Beacon us in ly People filled bags of free give-aways from local businesses In WIikes-Barre. From left, Evan May first-year undeclared major and Zach Cayea, first-year mathematics major, pose with Poccono Raceway's mascot. r �..J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 13 y 13 e,a;t- Men's styling 101 products for all types· of hair By Ashley Evert Managing Editor With the resurgence in classic barbers and men's grooming is coming a certain pride in men regarding their hair that hasn't been seen in decades. The problem is that not many barbers or stylists are willing or able to explain to men how they need to keep the style that they leave the salon or barbershop with. Most men are left wandering the aisles of department stores, looking for a product similar to whatever their stylist used in their hair to no avail. The issue is lack of education - many men just do not know what certain products do or even that there is a difference between products. This short guide will enable men everywhere to know the difference between products and choose what is best for their cut and hair type. Pomade is a really unique product because the texture is unlike any other. It is used to add shine and medium-strong hold to hair. This product is incredibly popular right now because all the old school haircuts that our grandfathers had are very much back in style. A little goes a iong way with this product, so start with a dime-sized amount and add more for stronger hold and more shine. I recommend all of Layrite's pomades, as they are water-soluble, so they wash out easily and leave your hair feeling clean and not sticky. Hair wax, sometimes called molding wax, 1 Life, Arts & Entertainment is used to create texture in the hair. It can add shine to the hair but is usually for more mattes styles. Wax is great for fine hair and messy looks, like "surfer hair:' I love Crew's Fiber product, which isn't too matte or too shiny. Putty is basically a "wetter" version of wax. Putty tends to have more hold than wax because it creates a web-like structure of fibers to hold the hair fairly stiff. Putty is what you should grab when aiming for more gravitydefying styles. I really like RUSK's new putty, which was released just last month. Styling creams or sprays are for styles that rely on keeping the hair soft and natural without much hold. Styling creams are really just to tame flyaways and are great for defining waves or curls in the hair so they don't get frizzy throughout the day. This product is ideal for longer hair and almost acts like a light hold hairspray. Crew's styling cream and Layrite's grooming spray act similarly and are reasonably priced for their high quality. Try using one of these products instead of the usual go-to: hair gel. Gel just gets stiff · and creates flakes in the hair, and there really aren't very many styles that require gel-you can use something else in place of it that will definitely be more efficient and flattering. Still have questions? Email me at Ashley. evert@wilkes.edu and I'll walk you through buying the best product for your hair type and style. @wi/kesbeacon ashley.evert@wilkes.edu Photo illustration by Ashley Evert Differences of products could change the way your hairstyle looks. Knowing the products and how to use them leads to better hair days. A~ime Cl~b colors Wilkes allve ( VI C g< Il( G By Nlcole Zukowski LA&E Editor Action plots, colorful images, strong characters and a special time in the week where friends who share the same interest can meet. That is what Amine Club strives to provide for members. "I'd say that the club's mission is to explore different types of anime and games;' Kathryn Evans, president of Amine Club said. "We try to be broad in terms of what we watch, like this semester we are watching supernatural genre and a sport genre:' Creating a respective space where people can be together to appreciate a particular interest was always a focus for this artist club. "One of my favorite things about this club is that anyone of any age and any major can come and feel welcome;' Sarah Allwein, PharmD. candidate ' 17, said. The club offers a break from the reality of school work if a fun and sociable way. "It's a nice, laid back space where people can come and watch some shows or just play games with each other;' Evans said. "We don't have mandatory meetings and we aren't an academic club. It's really a come as you go club as long as you respect if' However if you are an active member to the meeting it is noticed. · Evans adds "we are trying to get together with Misericordia's Anime Club, and we usually try to get active club members together to go to conventions:' Along with the fun and relaxing aspect of the club, charity is also important to the Amine Club. It would not be the Amine Club though if the charity work was not fun. . Evans said, "We have our fundraisers and charity work that follow themes of the club:' To elaborate more on that, clubs under Student Government law have to have fundraising and community service of some kind. The Amine Club tries to complete these requirements in a fashion that stays true to the core goal of the club: exploration of anime and games. "We will be hosting a Super Smash Bros. tournament on Oct. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Miller Room. It's $10 to participate and the winner will receive a 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for the system;' Allwein explained. ''.All the money will go to a charity called Child's Play, who strive to purchase video game consoles for children in hospitals to give them some fun activities:' S} fo bi of (fi na thi yo ha im be on At go ce1 be on Courtesy of Wilkes Anime Club The photo above Is the logo for the WIikes Anlme Club. This club Is open for all students of any major to be In the company of many people who share they same Interests. The club also explores topics In gaming. In recent years the club has expanded from just the tradition anime to include gaming. "In addition to watching anime, we also do pen-and paper RPGs, console gaming ,like N 64, card games including both Magic the Gathering style and Blackjack style and pretty much any other game someone requests;' Allwein said. There is always fun and knowledge to be learned in this exploratory club. Any questions about Anime Club contact Kathryn Evans at kathryn.evansl@wilkes.edu. . @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 eate ::l'homas s pe ed ety of venues, including the ·a Theater of Performing Arts eton, Pa, The Little Theater of es-Barre, The Phoenix Perfo~ Arts Centre in Duyrea, and lhe Grove 1heater in Nuangola. Throughout her car~~jj>la'ted roles that ranged from Tracy "fdmhlud in the popular musical Hairspray artd Dr. Emmett in the comedy The Curious Savage. Soon, Thomas will fin filling the shoes of Margaret title character's :v · g in the dark musi • ~based on the bestnovel by Stephen King. "As much as I loved that show:' Thomas said about Hairspray. "I was a teenaged girl who sings and dances, playing a teenaged girl who sings and dances. So I ~ d have a lot of fun with it but it wasn'ta ldt of acting as much as it was learning songs, memorizing my lines and putting on a show:• Dr. Emmett in the Curious Savage proved to be unique because the role Life, Arts & Entertainment originally intended for a male actor. e play took place in a time when really weren t any female doctors, ad to kind of rewrite history a bit ·t work." ~lained that she had to tory for Dr. Emmett that woman at that time in d in a medical career. ·ence may not have tails, they helped at the public h co can ch 11 anger. profession takes Finding t h a t ~ ground between film, or an equity herself and t h ; ~ e r helps develop • what I'm going the role in order to portray it in the most I love:' sincere and honest war, possible. Thomas' love "Sometimes you cant do in all on your began as a li own, though," Thomas said. "Sometimes took her to auditions you need some input from the director companies. or your ,horeographer as to how a role Thomas also can be played. the arts and mu "That sort of thing is im ort er, who playiqg ~ character becaus · ~g voic has a.vision as we us1cai care d-Wtn like the 1 been influen e by rel @wilkesbeacon willianr.amos1@wllkes.edu r �.J �2 The Bea..con - October 7, 2014 his wrist pdor~ This is the ..sort of p~blem the owners of Stir, a new bar and nightclub on Main Street, seek to avoid. Stir opened just a few weeks ago, but the staff is already working to bring a variety of events to the establishment. Specifically, the club 13 contr'o e space ere an J rowdy and be loud without getting in trouble." Sperrazza said that these theme nights, especially the ones on ho1idays, like Halloween, are notoriously well attended, and often from Wilkes) ... s Located in downtown ri~t next to Subway, Stir took the place of what was Joe K's Brewhouse. It has been completely gutted and remodeled, featuring a dance club and Barnes & No e. enecks @wilkesbeacon jamesJaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu r �..J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 14 I Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu To vote or not to vote? That is the question. By Elyse Guzlewlcz Staff Writer Monday, October 6th was the deadline for voter registration in Pennsylvania. Although the majority of college students have turned eighteen before they enter school, the majority will not vote in the coming election. Only 24% of Americans aged 18-29 voted in the 2010 midterm elections. Although turnout is higher among college students than young Americans who don't attend college, that's less than a quarter of our peers that will be at the polls this November. Why is that number so low? Why does it matter to us as students or as citizens? That's what I' II try to answer today. "I registered as soon as I turned eighteen," said freshman Gabrielle Spagnuolo. "I think it's my duty as a citizen." Gabrielle isn't the only person who feels this way. Many students cited their reason for voting was the same as hers - it's a civic responsibility. Some elaborated, sharing the feeling with increased visibility of voter suppression in Russia and the Middle East, we should take advantage of our right to vote. Not including the Holy See/Vatican State, which has a unique form of government, seven countries still don't have universal voting rights. Of the countries that do, the validity of the vote has been called into question for more than half,-citing everything from directly rigging elections to starving or punishing those who don't vote a certain way. "One vote might not mean a lot," said junior Forest Hawkins, "but at least you have a say in things." Ayajan Nardone, a local high school senior, stated that her American Government class encouraged her interest in the American political system. "I've been intrigued about politicians." Interest in the American political system and voter registration faci litated by schools has helped to increase the number of youth voters by 7% over the last eight years. Many students, including Gabrielle and Ayajan, received their registration senior year of high school, which helped them to ensure they would be registered on time. . Out of those Americans aged 18-29 who didn't vote, well over a quarter of them cited the reason being they didn't know where or when to vote. Involving schools in registration has helped to solve some- of that problem. Registration is more prevalent among women and minorities, with good reason. Although every gender and ethnic group has had to fight for suffrage at some point in time, the concept is more fresh for these citizens, whose grandparents or greatgrandparents saw the uninhibited right Women have a higher turnout than men by 8%, and 68% of Black students voted in 2010 - higher than any other racial/ethnic group since 1972. I11 addition, the recent visibility of policies considered "women's issues" · (such as the restriction of access to birth control by Hobby Lobby's parent company) or "minority issues" (such as the ongoing conflict in Ferguson, Missouri) have spurred young people from those groups to take action in what one student termed "my own destiny." However, not all students are as eager to vote. Although the biggest explanation given for not registering was simply "I forgot," junior Eliza Neidlinger continued to explain it as such: "It's not that I don't think my vote will matter.. .it's just never been a priority." Many young voters feel as if the political system isn't for people their age, and the statistics back them up. Only 7% of congresspeople said that they felt young people were the most important factor for the longterm success of their party. Other students feel resentment toward the political system. Senior Matt Oakum said" ... there are far "It's not that I don't think my vote will matter... it's just never been a priority." too many corrupt powers in play that influence what an individual can actually accomplish in office. The greed of a small percent of the wealthy ... use their funds to buy the opinions of members of congress. Nothing good gets done. " Continued on Page 15 �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Cont. from page 14 This is a belief held not only by young voters but by AmeriC'iln citizens as a whole; Congress' approval ratings are probably going to begin rivaling those of such noted groups as Al-Qaeda and Nickelback. Growing dissatisfaction with the political system has caused a drop in voter turnout for almost 15 years and until a solution for bipartisan gridlock is found, the likelihood of this getting any better is slim to none. However, it's probably this response (from a student who has requested his name not be included) that truly sums up the problem with voter registration among young Americans. When asked why he hadn't registered to vote, he responded immediately "I just don't care." Apathy has been cited by national polls as the number one reason young people don't vote in America. As far as reasons go, it isn't a very good one. Although the political system is certainly flawed, to have your only excuse be "I couldn't be bothered" reflects poorly on the generation as a whole. A @wilkesbeacon 11::1 Elyse.Guziewicz@wilkes.edu ) 1 Oils Bohemian Style Tie- ye Sterting Jewfery ) g C e e 0 r 1 Midto n Village 41 S. Main S . W-B Opinion 15 New respiratory virus on the rise By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor Enterovirus EV-D68: a virus that has been reported by the Center for Disease Control (C.D.C) and is causing concern in 12 different states: Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, New York and Oklahoma. Collectively there have been more than 100 cases Enterovirus D68 reported within these states. The virus is reported to be more significant in young children, primarily ranging from the ages 4-6, but it can vary. The virus begins like any other cold with symptoms including coughing, difficulty breathing, and in some cases a rash, fever, or wheezing. This particular virus causes predominantly respiratory symptoms, however, specialists are still not sure why this is happening. At first glance, the name Enterovirus EVD68 strikes fear into people, particularly in parents with young children. It is common to think the worst when an unknown virus becomes more prevalent to the public eye; however, this virus is nothing new. It was first discovered in the 1960s , since then there have been few reported cases of the virus. "There are more than 100 types of enteroviruses causing about 10 to 15 million infections in the United States each year, according to the CDC." "They are carried in the intestinal tract and often spread to other parts of the body. The season often hits its peak in September, as summer ends and fall begins," said Jethro Mullen, writer for CNN Health. The worrisome thing about this virus is the high number of hospitalizations. The New York Times has recently reported 38 states having confirmed outbreaks of respiratory illnesses and the C.D.C has confirmed 226 cases are of Enterovirus EVD68. When the media presents something new • and unknown to the public, many drag it out to be more terrifying than it actually is in order to grab attention. Many recent cases regarding respiratory problems are trying to blame it on Enterovirus EV-D68, yet there have not been any deaths linked to this virus. Children will get better, some faster than others depending on the child's immune system or if there are other factors to consider, such as asthma. A four year old student at Yardville Elementary school in Yardville, NJ has recently passed away due to an unidentified respiratory illness. Courtesy of Creative Commons This microscropic image shows Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection usually produces widespread bronchiolitis and interstitial pneumonia. Nowhere was it reported that it was linked with the Enteroviris EV-D68, yet assumptions will be made because it happened to a young child and it is still unclear of what the child actually died from. Should elementary schools and day cares be extra cautious? Or is the threat of the virus more media induced rather ilian something to be overly concerned about? Trisch Madaya, an assistant child care director at the YMCA day care in WilkesBarre, Pa., expressed her feelings on the matter saying there is nothing to fear beyond a common cold -- because that's really all it is. Every year there is something new and every cold a child gets just helps build a stronger immune system. "It is basically just a bad cold. I would only really start to worry if the health board called and told us to take precautions, which hasn't happened," said Madaya. "We teach the kids to cough into their elbow, wash their hands after using the bathroom, after eating, or anytime we feel it is necessary. We make sure to keep the daycare very clean. Zep is a very reliable and frequently used cleaner in the daycare and used for many different things," said Madaya. There will always be something in the world to worry about; however, the Enterovirus EV-D68 seems to be running its course through the season and, like all other common colds, this virus will pass as well. Taking steps to prevent the virus will help: frequently washing hands with soap and water, disinfecting surface areas that are regularly used and touched, and refraining from sharing beverages, food, or utensils with someone that is sick. @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Opinion 16 Bridging classic and contemporary with Katherine Hepburn By Sara Plsak Staff Writer Today, I am flashing back to fifth grade when, as a class, we were asked to fill out a survey of consisting questions such as: "What is your favorite television show?" "Who is your favorite actor?" "Who is your favorite actress?" Although I do not · remember the answer to other questions asked, the answer to the question, "Who ,, is your favorite actress?" has remained the same. As an eleven year old, most individuals of my generation probably would have · replied: Hilary Duff, Raven Symone, \ Lindsay Lohan or any other actress who ; appeared on the Disney Channel but not me. I was always the quirky eleven year old, who replied, Katharine Hepburn. This response resulted in the stunned expression and confusion of everyone around me. Eleven years later while at the library, I accidently stumbled upon Katharine Hepburn's misfiled autobiography. Needless to say, I was absolutely thrilled by this find . Me: Stories of My Life was written by Katharine Hepburn twelve years before her death at the fulfilled age of ninetysix. Since the time of publication, her autobiography is currently 18 years old and is my new literary fascination. Since publication, this book is too young for classic 1 i. status but too old be consider contemporary literature. Although, Me: Stories of My Life has been on bookshelves for years, this text should be every reader's new obsession. A reason to select this book is the fact that most people love Katharine Hepburn because she fearlessly speaks her mind; her autobiography is no exception. Unlike many current celebrities turned author, Katharine Hepburn is talented and brave enough to write down the moments of her life without a ghost writer; without the front cover reading in large letters Katharine Hepburn and without minuscule print reading (insert name of talented author here.) This is a rare feat in the literary world. This rare feat indicates another important reason to love this book. Hepburn has a writing style all her own. If there is one thing the world loves about Katharine Hepburn it is her sense of style. This book is no exception to the style rule. Hepburn does not come off as a high and mighty celebrity about to enlighten her audience with tales of triumph. Instead, her prose is easygoing and light, as if she is sitting down to a cup of tea with an old, dear friend. The beauty of Hepburn's writing is that friend is you, the reader. The conversational style and elevated storytelling tone is greatly enhanced by 165 pictures of Hepburn, her colleagues, her family and her friends. Me: Stories of My Life is a candid and a uniquely personal look at a woman who is legendarily defined as classic. It also contains an innate sense of truth, which pushes limitations. Hepburn's pushing of boundaries and brutal honesty is my third motivation behind selecting this 18 year old autobiography from the shelf. Katharine Hepburn was a pioneer in her profession, who pushed the boundaries of not only the roles women play in Hollywood but the roles of women in fashion, in stage, in humanitarian causes and most importantly in their personal lives. This book sets the record straight on how exactly Hepburn feels about the lasting role she plays in society. Like always, Hepburn is straightforward, hysterically quirky and fu11 of charm, all qualities which seems to ooze off the pages. From the moment you open this book, you will be transported back into a time when in a male dominated profession, one woman spoke her mind and set the world on fire. From the start of Katharine Hepburn's career to the final moments with the love of her life Spencer Tracey, this autobiography is candid and superb. The last reason to resurrect this amazing text comes from Hepburn herself, which is nestled in the final chapter of • Fllckr/ Rebel Wit hout a Cause Me: Stories of My Life. Katharine Hepburn states, "Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get - only with what you are expecting to give - which is everything." This one respected, hard to learn lesson makes this autobiography invaluable and worth becoming your new literary favorite. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu "The Whale" documentary speaks up for the speechless By JIii Reifsnyder Staff Writer Courtesy of Creative Commons Currently on Netflix is my favorite documentary, "The Whale", so every single one of you should, after reading, pull up your Netflix accounts and watch this amazingly insightful film. If you have a beating heart, you will love it and thank me for exposing you to this remarkable story. This documentary follows the journey of a young orca whale, Luna, who loses his pod (whale family) and takes refugee in the west coast of Vancouver Island. At first, the whale surprises the residents, but they soon welcome him with open hearts. Orea whales need socialization, similar to humans in order to grow, learn, and keep from depression, and because he couldn't socialize with others from his species, he decided to socialize with people. Most people took the opportunity to play with the little whale that visited their boats and harbors, given this once in a lifetime chance. Soon enough Luna became a part of the community. But not all people welcomed the stray whale, and soon legal fines were put into place forbidding any contact with the lonely whale. The first 45 minutes of this movie is filled with cute videos and accounts of people's experiences with Luna. I spent the entire time giggling on the sofa and pointing at the screen in pure delight. Soon enough, the documentary turns political, as they all do. What becomes unclear is which side to take in the heated battle. The documentary wants to explain to the viewers what is best for little Luna, but making this decision is the heart wrenching controversy one small town · faced. On one hand, Luna could get easily hurt or killed by a boat or person if he stays near the harbor and continues to socialize and play. But, and this is my opinion on the matter, the approach taken of ignoring Luna and refusing to socialize him didn't keep him safe and was detestable and unnecessary. The people of the island thought that if they stopped all contact with Luna, he would stray away and find other orcas or a new pod to join. In fact, he craved attention and social connection so badly he never stopped approaching people, boats, or even planes. It is known that orcas require socialization as much as humans, and psychological damage can be done if it is not attained. When the people of Vancouver Island stopped spending time with Luna, he never left; but he did put himself in greater danger trying to reach out to anyone he could, even those that would cause him harm. This movie is extremely informative about orca whales and gives appalling insight into the way the government goes about solving a problem. In the case of Luna, it was to capture him and put him in captivity, the cruelest of punishments for an orca. This movie will infuriate you, tickle you, and inspire you as it did the people of Vancouver, and hopefully you'll learn something about these magical, calm creatures that share many human qualities. @wilkesbeacon jill.reifsnyder@wilkes.edu �...L The Beacon - October 7, 2014 0 inion 17 L ~d~ ,nar;::r ~ * ~e • �_J The Beacon - October"' 7, 2014 Opinion 18 Can J.J. Watt win league MVP as a defensive player? By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor When you think of the award Most Valuable Player, odds are that the MVP is going to someone who is the face of the NFL. Ever since the MVP award was first given out in the NFL in 1957, there have only been three players to win that was not eith~r a quarterback or a running back. Hall of Farner player Alan Page, a defensive tackle won it in 1971 , Mark Mosely in 1982 won it as a placekicker, and Hall of Farner Lawrence Taylor in 1986 was the last defensive player to win the award as a linebacker. This year, there have been a few standout players throughout the first quarter of the season. Andrew Luck, Philip Rivers, DeMarco Murray are all on pace to have record breaking seasons, and then there is one other guy, defensive end for the Houston Texans, J.J. Watt. Ever since Watt was drafted four years ago out of Wisconsin, he was been one of the premier defensive players in the NFL. His 6'5" frame along with the 289 pounds of an offensive lines' nightmare has been not only the face of the Houston Texans, but the NFL. This offseason, Watt was given a contract extension worth $100 million dollars, marking the most money given to defensive player in NFL history. Usually when players receive a contract worth this much, their per- formance significantly decreases. However, Watt is already showing his worth, and I am sure the Texans are not regretting tlie pfi.ce for his extension. Throughout the first four games of the season, Watt has accumulated 2.0 sacks, 15 combined tackles, three passes deflected, a forced fumble, and an interception. On paper, that may not seem like anything noteworthy, but where Watt shows his elite presence on the field is in how he plays and obtains those numbers. His interception in week 4 was the first of his career and it ended in an 80-yard touchdown return, emerging him as one of the league's best players. Also, let us not forget that he lined up as a tight end and caught a touchdown against Oakland, making him only one of two defensive players to score on offense and defense ever in the NFL. Watt may only have 2.0 sacks and 15 tackles, but stats do not show how many times _he has rushed or hit the quarterback. Stats do not show how many times he rushed the quarterback to throw an interception, an in- complete pass, or to end a drive to set up his team to win the game. Watt's presence on the field is arguably more dominant than any other defensive player in the NFL, which is why his name is already in the running for league MVP. Last season, Watt finished with 10 .5 sacks, which was tied for 16th in the NFL. Honors of Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 was taken by Watt in only his second season, and last year's award was claimed by Carolina Panthers' linebacker Luke Kuechly. With the way the first four games have shaped up, will this be the year that Watt claims NFL MVP? Let us look at the other contenders. Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Andrew Luck is in only his third season and is already in the talking for being a top-tier NFL quarterback. With 1,305 yards, a 13:4 touchdown to interception ratio and a 108.0 QB rating, Luck is putting up numbers that are on par to lead the NFL, and even break records set by Peyton Manning in past seasons. Philip Rivers turned the San Diego Chargers' franchise around since he took over as quarterback and last year proved his team was one to compete for the Super Bowl. Currently at 3-1, Rivers has thrown for 1,155 yards for a league best nine touchdown to one ratio with a 114.5 QB rating thus far. If Rivers can keep this up, people will be seeing the Chargers go farther than just the AFC Championship game. Lastly, DeMarco Murray of the Dallas Cowb<>:y~ is lead_!!'!g the NFL in_ !!JShing with 534 yards and a league best five touchdowns. The record for most yards in a single season has not been broken since 1984 when Eric Dickerson ended the season with 2,105 yards. Adrian Peterson came close in 2012 with 2,097 yards, but came up shy in his final game. If Murray keeps up his performance and stays with his current pace, the record will be broken and Murray will have rushed for 2,136 yards. The odds of this actually happening are extremely slim, but it is possible.As it stands, those are currently the only players in Watt's way. If Murray does break the record for all-time rushing yards in a season, then the MVP award deservedly goes to him. However, if that does not happen and Watt continues to prove his NFL dominance on the defensive side of the ball, then we very well may be witnessing one of the best defensive players to ever live. Creative Commons �Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Hustle Gang helps unite members of football team Hustle gang members are: Top Row (left to right): Johnathan Keer, Jon Koslop, Tyler Thomas and Tim Bousson. Bottom Row (left to right): Marcus Leaf, Tyheed Jackson, Jared Powell and Jeff Lee. By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor If you have ever been around a Wilkes University football player, you more than likely have heard him say "hustle gang" at least once. To the average person it may not mean much, but it has helped form a brotherhood among members of the defense. Hustle Gang is a brothership where the always have each other's backs. They are like a family. "It brings us closer together" said junior comer Jared Powell. "We all have something in common, and that is to do our job to win." Senior Ty Thomas founded Hustle Gang at the start of the 2013 season. "A teammate nicknamed me the hustle and then from there I came up with Hustle Gang," Thomas said. "A good defense is all about hustling to the ball." A good defense needs to have "swag" and a form of its own identity which is what Hustle Gang has done for this defense. The idea of Hustle Gang is partially based on the Seattle Seahawks secondary. Since 2012 the Seattle Seahawks secondary have called themselves 'Legion of Bloom'. The Seahawks are the defending Super Bowl champions and the 'Legion of Boom' played a huge role in their journey toward winning that Super Bowl. The nickname was coined by safety Kam Chancellor during an interview, telling the interviewer "the secondary brings the boom." This is what the defense hopes to accomplish here. "Our community is the MAC, and we want to mark our territory on it" said Powell. "We are not something to mess with, as we mean business when we are on the field." Thomas added, "We don't have any influence from B.O.B" who is part of Grand Hustle Records, also known as Hustle Gang. Hustle Gang does not have a logo, but instead its membes have a hand symbol of putting together their index and middle fingers of both hands horizontally across their bodies. Although they are called 'Hustle Gang' members of it do not consider themselves to be an actual gang. "It is a mentality, not an actual gang," Thomas said. Powell agrees. "We are not a gang in that sense" @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu r �..J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 20 on s . 37 -3 5 �The Beacon - September 30, 2014 Sports lntramurals are a 21 reat way to get involved By Andre Spruell Sports Writer Pictured Is Sophomore Bryan BIibao Juggling a soccer ball around. The sports section of The Beacon focuses on the varsity teams at Wilkes and athletes in the "Athlete of the Week" section, but what about those men and women that love sports but are not able to play on those teams? Enter Wilkes' intramural sports. This program provides a great opportunity for those who love to play sports but do not have certain qualities to make the varsity teams. It is a fun way to interact with others, competing against each other and setting up their own teams. Sophomore Nursing major Bryan Bilbao is currently playing his second year of intramural soccer. When asked what he likes most about playing intramural soccer, he replied "Being able to relieve stress and have fun with all the new friends you make while playing soccer:' From interviewing Bilbao and just asking around, . the main reason students play intramurals is to just have fun. There is no added pressure of trying to win a conference championship or worrying about having good enough record to make the MAC playoffs. One unique thing about intramural teams is that the team who wins has bragging rights for the rest of the year. Another reason why students enjoy participating in intramurals is because they make life-long friends while playing a sport they love. According to Bilbao, playing intramural soccer allowed him to adapt to Wilkes, especially as a freshman. "I was able to connect with new people whether who were older, younger, and came who came from ·different backgrounds, which helped me.get into a groove of things down here at WilKes:' Students that are interested in joining should sign up. Even if they do not know how to play, intramural sports are a great way to have fun and make friends while breaking a sweat. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Tennis team anticipates success this season By Danny Van Brunt Sports Writer The Wilkes University tennis program hopes to continue the dynasty it has been working on for the past nine years. The team's "smaller season" is off to an incredible start. The women's team has won against Rosemont, Muhlenberg, Keystone, and Lycoming. They also won nearly every match in the Bloomsburg Tournament. The men's team also participated in the Bloomsburg Tournament, along with the Scranton Invitational, and performed exceptionally well. The first match of the season is scheduled for March 13, at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA. Chris Leicht, the head coach for the men's and women's tennis teams, is eager for the official season to begin. He has a strong team of thirty men and women. It makes him happy to see so much depth of skill in his players, and how well the team gets along. The positive attitude is attributed to the sense of belonging in the team on and off the court. He has very high expectations for them, including winning the eighth straight conference title for the men, and the ninth straight conference title for the women. He also hopes for the best as they progress to NCAA National Tournament. Troy Baas, a sophomore tennis player, has been playing tennis for a long time. He is proud to say that the team, including himself, has improved since last year. He also claims the team is very close, and the freshman are getting along with everyone. His goal for the team is to advance past the second round of the National Tournament. The next tournament for both teams is the MAC Individual Tournament hosted by Wilkes. The tournament for the women is scheduled for October 4-5, and the men's tournament is scheduled for October 1112. Coach Leicht quotes, "Hopefully the community can come out to a match, especially a women's and men's combined, because our team is doing great and they deserve the support:' The team is anticipating to put on a fantastic performance to follow up last year's tournament. The men scored gold in eight out of nine matches, and according to Troy, "This year I think we're shooting for nine:' @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Troy Haas and the rest of the Tennis team are excited for the upcoming r �_J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 Sports 22 �The Beacon - October 7, 2014 23 APPlAUS€ I-IAIR S,UD/0 17 North Walnut Street, Wilkes-Barre twp (just off €ast Northampton St·) Call Anita at 570-825-2700 for an appt, or just walk-in! room Take alook at our new{y remodeled and studio apartments. Your one-stop shop for all your hair care and • ,/INNING needs · 75% off any service with student ID zza ~legerdarytaste Best Deals in Town! ~ -mnm d~- (1 33 -327 Delivety to WIies canpus• MONDAYS Rlrgllar'IZ" PraaiwJ. . , . . jEtM.11 I Ul;,,;JII~~ Specials r L �_J The Beacon - October 7, 2014 " . :-----~-------,-....,,.,----------= IT'S NOT A GAY THING. IT'S NOT A STRAIGHT THING. IT'S A H,UMAN THING. BRIDEGROOM'S SHANE -BITNEY CRONE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 7:00 P.M. DOROTHY DICKSON DARTE CENTER )s • ,_ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ADMISSION IS FREE SHORT RECEPTION TO FOLLOW SPACE IS LIMITED TO RESERVE A SPOT AT THE RECEPTION, FOLLOW: l!l. l!I ~ r _ . _~ OR CONTACT ANTHONY.BARTOLI@WILKES.EDU � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Wilkes· hosts able-bodied wheelchair basketball tournament; benefit 'Individual Abilities in Motion' By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor Wilkes University will sponsor an ablebodied wheelchair basketball toLtrnament in the Marts Gym on Sunday. Oct. 5. at 10 a.m. The Wilkes Community is invited to participate or attend. This event, which is open to the public, will include food, raffles and prizes. All proceeds will benefit Jndividual Abilities in Motion, a nonprofit organization housed in Clarks Summit. Pa, that is committed to embracing the abilities of local people with spinal cord injuries. Natalie Smirne, a Wilkes University psychology major and vice president of Individual Abilities in Motion, is spearheading the event along with Jacob Parrick, a student within the Wilkes University Department of Biology. Smirne encourages students to come out to the tournament to see their classmates and participate in something out of the ordinary. "I think it's also going to set some standards," said Smime. --It's not only something different, ifs an opportunity for everyone to see that someone with a disability can do so much more than sit Beacon Briefs idly in their wheelchair:· Smirne. who has endured a spinal cord injury herself, joined the Individual Abilities in Motion organization in its infancy. She feels the organization is beneficial to others with spinal cord injuries and the community, as a whole. "It is our way of relating to other people with spinal cord injuries,., said the organization's vice president. "It was because of these relationships that we Courtesy of Natalie Smirne started the basketball tournament. It's a A few particpants from last year's able-bodied chance for us to wheelchair basketball tournament fight for posesslon get together to do something and, also, of the ball. an opportunity for the the athletes. She hopes that food, raffles community to get involved." and the abundance of prizes will help While this is not the first year Wilkes bring more people out to support such an University participated in the wheelchair amazing organization. basketball tournament, Smirne savs she "The student athletes last year had an wou ld like to see an improvement· in the amazing time:· said Smime. "We can number of supporters there to cheer on by emailing jessica.short@\Vilkes.edu or calling extension 3331. Sales benefit the cheerleading squad. . 15 Unlimited Pancake Break.fast at Applebee's Faculty ExhJbition 2014: A Tribute to Richard A. Fuller Contact a Wilkes University Cheerleader to purchase your $5 tickets to an unlimited pancake and sausage breakfast to be held at Applebee's in Wilkes-Ban:e on Sunday. Nov. 16th. Those interested can also email Jessica.short@wilkes.edu or call extension 3331. (Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are included.) This is a fund-raising event for the cheerleading squad. The Sordoni Art Gallery will feature a faculty exhibit tmtil the end of the semester in honor of Richard A. Fuller. The gallery will be open between 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. between Tuesday and Sunday. Admission is free. For more infom1ation, call (570) 4084325 or visit ww\\.wilkes.edu/Sordoni Order Wilkes University CbeerJeading or Wilkes University Cbeerleading Alumni Shirts The Allan P. Kirby Center Lecture Se-ries in Free Enterprise Presents: Michael Reagan The Allan P. Kirby Center Lecture Series will feature Michael Reagan. the eldest Order Wilkes University Cheerleading or Wilkes University Checrleading Alumni shirts for $12 from any current Wilkes Cheerleader or Jessica Short son of former President Ronald Reagan. Wednesday. Octobd' L 2014. The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Perfonning Arts. The lecture is free and open to the public. Study Abroad Fair Wilkes University will hold a Study Abroad Fair in the Henry Student Center Lounge on Tuesday, Sept. 30, between l J a.m. and 1 p.m. Hillside Fall Fest - Volunteers Needed Volunteers needed at Hillside Fann for their Annual Fall Fest on October 4 & 5. Interested vohmteers should contact Guy Kroll, Hillside's Volunteer Coordinator at guy0'.thelandsathillsidefarms.org. ue National Denim Day The event is sponsored by Lee Jeans. Donate $5 or more to the event and \\ear your tin,oritc pail' of jeans and pink that day. The event is held cvc11 )Car on the fin.l Friday definitely benefit from having more people there to see them play, though . We make it fun for everyone that comes out." For those that wish to participate, cost will be fifteen dollars and includes a T-shirt, raffle tickets and food. Teams should be comprised of five to eight players and include both males and females. Registrations for those wishing to participate should be made in advance and can be done by e-mailing Smirne, at Natalie.Smirne@Wilkes.edu, or Parrick, at Jacob.Parrick@ Wilkes.edu. The top two tean1s will advance to a championship series to be held in November. Their competition will be comprised of teams from The University of Scranton. Penn State. Marywood, TCMC, .Misericordia and Lackawanna College. Spectators are encouraged to attend. Cost for spectators will be three dollars for a student and five dollars for those who are not students. The team that brings the most supporters will receive 200 dollars and each student spectator has a chance to win prizes, as well. @wilkesbeacon justin. topa@wilkes.edu in October. This year's .event will be held Oct. 3. This event is sponsored by the Wilkes University BACCHUS organization. For any questions about the event. how to donate. please contact. shawn.carey@wilkes.edu. Alcohol Awareness Week The Alcohol Awareness Walk 2014 will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 12 p.m,. rain date Thursday, Oct. 23. Join the walk to raise a\\•arenes of the dangers of excessive and underage drinking. Wilkes Universit) will be &ponsoriJ1g a one-mile walk starting at 12 p.m. from the Greenway lo Kirb:, Park and back. A free long sleeve T-Shirt be distributed to every person who walks for Alcohol Awareness. Email gail. holby@wilkes.edu t register, give your name and your shirt size. All participants must register by Oct. 15. at noon. There wm be Maers BBQ after the walk. ""ill �3 News The Beacon - September 30, 2014 Pocono Mountain manhunt: the search for an alleged killer haunts local students, challen olice efficiency By Sarah Bedford News Editor The 31-year-old Barrett Township resident accused of killing of a Pennsylvania state police trooper and wounding another has been at-large for more than two weeks in the Pocono region. Although Wilkes-Barre is roughly an hour from the crime and search areas, some students attending Wilkes University from the Pocono region feel connected to the incident. Eric Frein is accused of killing sfate police Cpl. Bryon Dickson and wounding Trooper Alex Douglass on Sept. 12 outside Blooming Grove State Police Barracks in Pike County. A shooter open fired on troopers during a shift change, officials said. State police announced Frein's arrest on Sept. 16, according to a press release. Courtesy of FBI.gov Police have been combing a wooded area near Canadensis searching for Frein. . Eric Matthew Frein as he appeared in the F.B.l.'s Top 10 Most Wanted List for allegedly shooting and killing a trooper. Dubbed a survivalist, Frein has been added people in the community are feeling ... You It's like a "when did this happen?" kind of people's rights are being stepped on:• to the FBI's most wanted list. deal;' he continued. Zudjelovic agreed, saying it is a "very don't know where the guy may be;' he said. Michael Zudjelovic, a Junior finance and Jagoe explained that if the Frein case, or Junior communication studies and oppressive kind of feeling?' marketing major, is from Mountainhome, "I think it's sad when you go into an something like it, were to get closer to "Wilkes, psychology major, Emily KramerofBlakeslee, near Canadensis. He knew of Frein when he area and the locals don't like their police the university and local law enforcement supports the law enforcement officers. was younger, adding "you knew everyone in would work to inform the community. "As far as I'm concerned, they're doing department;" he said. town" then. Zudjelovic used to ride bikes in "If something like that did happen ... we their best at this point," she said. "You never Collin Strunk, a Pl pharmacy major from the community with his older brother, who is would imagine this happening in your Blakeslee, said that although publicity is would obviously be feeding the community Frein's age. Sometimes, Frein would be there community and it's frightening." helpful to finding Frein, he worries that the as much information as we possibly could... as well. Wilkes Director of Public Safety, overall ordeal may have a negative influence Text alerts, emails all those sorts of things "It comes across as somewhat shocking would be in our tool box to pull out." Christopher Jagoe, who has 30 years of law on Pocono tourism. that it would come to what it came to, you According to an FBI poster, Frein was last enforcement experience, is a retired police "The area might be negatively afrected by know, ambush outside a police station;' he chief and has attended the FBI National it though, seeing as the Poconos is a large seen with no facial hair and was wearing a said. "It's shocking to hear that anybody you Academy. He said the community's attitude tourist attraction. So the current situation brown and gold windbreaker, khaki shorts know would (allegedly) do that." toward police and may be changing due in could be deterring visitors from coming;' and sneakers. He was carrying a dark green Zudjelovic said the police presence in the backpack with black trim. He may have part to the size of the search and its on-going Strunk said. ar'ti has been extensive. Zudjelovic believes the situation has shaved his head on both sides, with longer nature. ' lt's amazing how big a force they rolled "It's a tough balancing act;' Jagoe said. impacted local businesses, but not the overall hair on lop. out to find one person, and the fact that they "Unfortunately, I think a lot of its because it's Pocono tourism industry. As of press time on Sunday, Frein had not haven't found him yet gives him credit or Jagoe said he understands the concerns been captured. the miscommnuicalion to the community. takes away from our police - or both:' The people are turning against the police... and feelings of the local residents. Zudjelovic described the amount of law "I lived in Maryland when we had the some would say it's justifiable concerns... in @wifkesbeacon enforcement as a "small armY:' the interest of apprehending this guy, some Beltway sniper... I understand the angst the sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu "[There are] armored vehicles in Barrett... THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: {570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Editor-in-Chief: James Jaskolka Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Adviser: Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director: Shawn Carey Editorial Staff 2014-15 News Editor: Sarah Bedford L&A&E Editor: Nicole Zukowski Opinion Editor: Frank Passalaqua Sports Editor: Brandon Gubitosa Asst. News Edttor: Justin Topa Asst L&A&E Editor: Bill Amos Asst. Opinion Editor: Mandy Stickles Advertising Director,..Rasha Shaker Now taking applications for advertising reps. Payment available. Contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu r �.J .J The Beacon - September 30, 2014 News 4 Ninth annual Professional Development Week at Wilkes DON'T GET STUCK The Beacon/Gabby Glinski WITHOUT AN INTERNSHIP NEXT SEMESTER! Sharon Castano, coordinator of internships and Cooperative Education for Wilkes University, encourages all students to attend the internship fair. By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor Wilkes University will hold its ninth annual Professional Development Week between Monday, Oct. 13, and Friday, Oct. 17. Professional Development Weck will consi.s t of a series of workshops including resume building, interviewing, goal setting, graduate programs and several others leading up to an internship fair on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to I p.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Professional Development Weck is planned by the Cooperative Education of• flee in conjunction with Student Affairs, Career Services, Student Development, Graduate Studies and Dr. Kathleen Houlihan . Sharon Castano, coordinator of internships and Cooperative Education for Wilkes University, expects 45 local companies to attend the internship fair recruiting Wilkes University students. "With the 45 companies that usually come, it is important to know that they are onlv here to meet with Wilkes students," said Castano. "The only competitors are your peers. This is an opportunity you can only find here:' The internship fair will provide prospective interns with the opportunity lo meet with organizations within their field informally to gain an understanding of 7 what the company is looking for and for companies to gain a familiarity with their prospective interns before a potential formal interview. "Companies are looking to make introductions and find something to remember you by,~ said Castano. "They don't only get a resume. They have the opportunity to get to know who the students really are." Students attending the internship fair are advised to bring about 20 copies of their resume to ensure they have enough to build connections with as many organizations in their field as possible. Castano also advises students to try speaking with a few other companies before engaging with your number one choice so that you can work out what it is you want the company to know about you and get an understanding of the process. She also advises those in attendance to dress and act professionally. \,\<'bile the internship fair may be geared toward those in their sophomore and junior years, Career Development Weck has been designed to incorporate workshops and activities for every student regardless of academic level. For any additional information, students can e-mail Castano, at Sharon.Castano@ Wilkes.edu or stop into the Cooperative Education office located on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 11~1, HENRY STUDENT CENTER, 2ND FLOOR BALLROOM Professional dress with resume required. Will WILKES UNI V ERSI TY Contact Sharon Castano at sharon.castano1cvw1lkes.edu to learn more. �Toe Beacon - September 30, 2014 News 5 Anatomy of an Administrator: Georgia Costalas; Center of Global Education and Diversity, International Student Services; world traveler By Pat Walther Staff Writer ------------- Wilk cs-BaJTe is not exactly a safe city. It has a high crime rate. binge drinking is popular and most would never even consider starting a conversation with a stranger in the street. And yet. Georgia Costalas has seen it all. She has seen poverty and tatters. She has seen the highs and the lows of the human condition . But instead of becoming embittered or withdrawn, she has found solace in the memorie · of her manv midnights in South America. • Georgia Costalas is the Executive Director for the Center for Global Education and Diversity, as well as the Director of International Student Services at the Center. She oversees all the departments at the Center while also managing one herself. The work for International Student Services. in particular. is bureaucratic. ''We take care of the (student's) visa paperwork and then we're expected to answer to the Department of Homeland Security for their visa information." she explains. There are a total of four departments within the Center for Global Education and Diversity. There is, as was mentioned before. the department of International Student Services, which deals with the technicality behind keeping a foreign student at Wilkes, as well as generally in America. There is the Intensive English Program, whose main purpose is taking a hands on approach to teaching foreign students English, but this is not your average language program . The Intensive English Department deals predominantly with students who know verv little to no English. Then there is the Office of Diversity Initiatives, which provides educational programs about diversity and makes personal connections with students, who may be having a harder time The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski adjusting to the culture. Georgia Costalas explains that the roles of an · And last but not least. administrator Is "somebody who should always strive there is the department to be better and empower the staff under him or her of Global Education, to do their Job the best way posslble." which is responsible for students who go Columbia, she left to teach in Colombia, on educational trips out of the country. South America. So. yes, she went from T he Center is absolutely essential to the Columbia to Colombia. students who have traveled here from While in Colombia she started teaching the corners of the world with names that at an American middle school. she most people cannot even pronounce. This also taught at a high school, dealt with fish-out-of-water vibe is something that graduation requirements and eventually Costalas is extremely familiar with. ended up as the principal of a Colombian Born and raised in Brooklyn, high school. Costalas adds, "I also worked New York, she was educated at such at a university there as head of their establishments as the University of foreign language department." Manhanan and the prestigious Columbia All in all, she was abroad for twenty-six University. After graduating from years. Let that sink in. Costalas, needing to return to the United States due to familial matters. was interviewed for the current job she holds while still in South America. She has been back in the States for six-years now. The Center for Global Education and Diversity was inaugurated on September 12th, 2008, which is fitting. as Costalas explains. "September 12th is known as Interdependence Day globally, and is meant to celebrate how countries need each other in order to thrive." Costa las has traveled to a total of ten countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil. Argentina, Peru, Panama, Mexico, Canada. Greece and Israel. She is fluent in Spanish. saying, "When working as a principal, half of my staff didn't speak any English, so I had to actually start using Spanish more and more just to get work done." When not enlightening the minds of foreign students or overseeing the international potential of Wilkes. she loves kayaking, biking, and reading. When asked what her definition of an administrator was, she replied: "To me, an administrator is somebody who should always strive to be better and empower the staff under him or her to do their job the best way possible." @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wifkes.edu Commission on Economic Opportunity, Wilkes helps with "Hunger Action Month;" hunger eradication at local scale By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor During the month of September, the Commission on Economic Opportunity has promoted efforts to raise money for both Hunger Action Month and Walmart's Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign. Nearly 49 million people are struggling with hunger on a daily basis. These people are not only just in our country; they are living within our communities. CEO is working to remind us that many of these people can be our neighbors, co-workers and friends . CEO, which holds oflkes in WilkesBarre. has been working towards the eradication of hunger for local families in need. While their efforts are constant, the month of September is highlighted due to its ari ing title as ..Hunger Action Month." Hunger Action Month is a nationwide campaign designed to mobilize the public to take action against the issues ofhunger. Organized by the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks. the campaign brings attention to the issues of hunger in America and promotes ways for individuals everywhere to get involved with the movement. CEO has organized a number of events locally during Hunger Action Month to incite awareness and raise funds for those lacking food within the community. Throughout the month, a number of local restaurants within Luzerne and Wyoming counties have partnered with CEO, advertising Hunger Action Month and, in many cases, contributing portions of their sales to the cause. These local restaurants have included Rodano ·s. Letts Eat and El Zocalo among many others in..the Wilkes- Barre and surrounding areas. CEO is also worki;g towards winning a national competition sponsored by Walmart's "Fight Hunger, Spark Change'· campaign. By winning this competition, CEO would bring 60,000 dollars to the locally benefitting Weinberg Regional Food Bank, operated by the commission. This food bank helps to supply food to families in need located in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming and Susquehanna counties. Gene Brady, executive director for CEO. encourages Wilkes students to get involved. · Anyone wishing to help the commission can do so by voting for CEO's Weinberg Food Bank at " www.walmart.com/fighthunger. ,. The competition will end on Oct. 5. "Every vote counts," said Brady. "Students should vote every day until Oct. 5, and ask their families and friends to vote, as well." King Adjei-Frimpong, CEO's volunteer coordinator, says that the success of their initiatives may not have been possible without the assistance of a particular group of Wilkes University Students. In order to help spread the word throughout the community, CEO has enlisted the help of Wilkes University, Dr. Raineri and members of her ··Social Responsibility of Business" course. "Her students are helping to refresh CEO's marketing materials andrevamp our social media presence," said the volunteer coordinator. --1neir involvement in the endeavor is a great help to the organization." @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - September 30, 2014 News SG Notes: safety update, club recongnition; funds By Nicholas Durdan Staff Writer Wilkes University Student Government tackled multiple issues including budget allocations and club recognitions. As a guest speaker, new public safety director Chris Jagoe spoke to Student Government about various changes made to their officers and facilities over the course of t11e summer and took questions. Act 120 officers, the new ~hybrid" officers to public safety, all of whiclt have law enforcement experience. can-y firearms. The public safety office is now a more efficient communications cente.r and the cameras are now in digital. In other news, the cricket club sought club recognition for its second week. this time with a more detailed view as to what their club entails. Issues of safety, practice location and equipment issues were established. The vote to recognize the club passed 35-l-6. The newly incorporated guitar club began its first week of club recognition. Founded by two students who wanted their own guitar style club. it plans to make "guitar-gram" fundraisers among others and is open to all students. The adviser to the club is Dr. Kelly. It stresses members must provide tl1eir own guitar. Voting is to take place at the following meeting. Fall Fest, headed by vice president Christian Victoria, began its second week of fund requesting. The budget being asked for originally was $3,500. After discussions and concerns about the rising cost from last year a motion was an1ended from $3,500 to $2,500, and then was amended again to $3,000. This motion was well received by Student Government and after tense voting, it passed 23-11-9. The budget report for Student Government is as follows: all college: $16,245.36, conference: $5,000, Spirit: $505.39, general: $9,552.81, giving Student Government a total of: $31 ,303.56. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. In the Miller room inside the Henry Student Center. Having roommate issues? Take alook at our newly remodeled one bedroom and studio apartments. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu "Clean Energy America" lecture offers insight into nuclear energy and its impact on the future By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer On Sept. 22. two guest speakers from Clean Energy America came to Wilkes University to educate students. faculty and the public about nuclear energy. DeLeah Lockridge and Mark Siedband were the two speakers at the presentation. The goal of Lockridge, Seidband, and Clean Energy America is to educate people about the benefits of nuclear energy while alleviating fears that people may have about radioactive exposure, disposlt and general safety. They also address issues involving environmental impact and economic issues. At the presentation, Lockridge and Seidband discussed that nuclear power will be the most widely executed and sought after energy source in America. According to statistics presented, •'the United States will need 28% more electricity by 2040." This additional electricity. they believe, ·hould come from nuclear power. The duo explained the United States is currentlv the number one country when it comes to generating nuclearpowerat 790 kilowatt-hours(kWh). Export-Import Bank in America which is the official export credit agency in the United States was also discussed. Last year, the U.S. Treasury gained more than $1 billion through fees collected from customers overseas. This also granted jobs to about 250,000 individuals in companies around the country. When it comes to jobs in manufacturing, one in three depends on exports. Nuclear power plants have the potential net gain of $45 billion up to $75 billion when it comes to exports with the agency. Job creation is also a major factor. Approximately I 5.000 jobs were created because of the license application process needed for construction and operation of plants. They further focused on the job market by saying that the creation of 30 new power plants could potentially produce 130,000 jobs. When divided up, this makes for 400-700 longterm employees at each power plant. Also. the life span of a nuclear power plant is projected to be about 60 years. Environmental concerns were also addressed. Nuclear energy produces no greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide. ind it will reduce the dependence on fossil fue ls--contributors to global warming. Annual production of electricity in a nuclear power plant equals 1.4 billion gallons of oil or 912 train loads of coal. To replace coal with nuclear power in Pennsylvania, it would be the equivalent of 12 million passenger cars in use. Lockridge and Seidband stated that in 2012, nuclear energy was the lowest cost producerinlJ.S.electricityproductioncosts. Oneofthcfinalpointsintheirprcsentation. and perhaps the most compelling, was that one uranium fuel pellet (about the size of a finger tip) is equivalent to 126 gallons of oil. 5.000 pounds of wood, I ton of coal. or 17.000 n3 of natural gas. Lockridge. is an engineer for on-site projects for the Westinghouse Electric Company's Nuclear Power Plants Division. Siedband is the dircctorofbusiness planning for Ameren Missouri, an energy company. For more information about Clean Energy America, their Mission Statement, or nuclear energy in general. visit www.c1eanenergy4america. org. www.nei.org, and www.nrc,aov. wi/kesbeacon rjennifer.baron@wilkes.edu n " n rn v\ V( of ne In of at de< tos nee and r: will Wh1 trat was Tl into over escal The �Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - September 30, 2014 7 The chemistrY Of a hangover By Nicole Zukowski Life, A&E Editor Waking up the morning after a night out with friends can be tough. Your head is pounding, your stomach is in knots and you feel like you just rode a rollercoaster nonstop for an hour. There are bags under your eyes that look like they are ready to go backpacking across Europe even though your dry th.roat makes you feel like you were just Jost in the Sierra dessert. Rxperiencing a hangover is extremely common after a night of drinking. It is the thing that makes people wonder why they were out the night before. The California Report published on State of Health says that men who consume five to seven alcoholic beverages report having a hangover the next morning. On the other hand, women who consume three to five alcoholic beverage reported having a hangover the next morning. The type of alcohol an individual consumes also affects the severity of the hangover the next morning, A hangover is commonly the resuJt of three effects that happen to your body after a night of drinking. Perhaps the most painful result stems from dehydration. "Dehydration decreases blood flow in the brain:' associate professor of psychology Ed Schicatano said. "This slows down neural processing." A particular example of what dehydration does to the body is a decrease level of vasopressin in the brain. When this hormone is released into the bloodstream the body is prevented from excreting water in urine. This is why people have to urinate multiple times when drinking alcohol. Other effects Schicatano explained were "cognitive deficits like lack of concentration, struggles with short term memory and even basic perceptual processing disruptions:' Along with dehydration, the brain is affected another way from alcohol. "Alcohol acts like an abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain - called GABA:' Schicatano said. GABA is a chemical messenger that is widely distributed in the brain. "As a result, alcohol inhibits a lot of different areas of the brain. One of these areas in the brain is important for wakefulness:• Schicatano said. • Educate Yourself -Long term use of alcohol effects organs in the body -Know your limits when consuming alcohol -Drink water between alcoholic drinks -Never consume alcoholic beverages on an empty stomach; eat food before and during -Alcohol abuse is a serious issue that needs professional help -Wilkes Alcohol Awareness Walk is scheduled for Oct. 21 at noon -Students with alcohol and drug issues or guestions Contact: Mark Allen, Ph.D., Dean of Students Photo lllustation/Nicole Zukowski Alcohol affects all parts of your body. The most common result of consuming alcoholic beverages is a hangover. Knowing your limits and being aware of what you consume Is always smart to your health. (The above photo Is ~n Illustration, and Is not of a real person). This causes fatigue and tremors, anxiety and restlessness the day after drinking. "It also modulates the release of other neurotransmitters in the brain;' Schicatano said. Depending on what type of alcohol is consumed also matters. Different alcohol produces more impurities, called congeners. After drinking clear, bubbly alcohol a headache is the result. This is caused from the carbonation which increases your blood alcohol absorption. Dark liquors, such as tequila, wine and whiskey, can increase the frequency and severity of hangover. Mixing different types of alcohol could be very dangerous because of the different congeners affecting the body. When it comes to consuming alcohol it is important to drink responsibly. The effects on the body can be serious. "In the long run, seizures are possible:' Schicatano said. "Death from dehydration is not from brain damage, but from organ failure involving other organs." Editor's note: The Beacon does ftot promote excessive drinking and encourages those who drink to drink responsibly. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September 30, 2014 ■ Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 resents count, band Parmalee The Wilkes University Programming Board held a riverfront concert on Sept. 24 that featured the hit country band Parmalee last week for the Wilkes community. - - - - --- -- -- . �9 The Beacon/ Austi n Ely Last Wed. Wilkes University Programming Board held a free concert on the riverfront. Seating started at 7 p.m. for the local opening band The Clove Collective, top right corner. By 8:45 p.m., Parmalee took the stage in a high energy performance for the Wilkes community. Along with enjoying the music, students with Wilkes IDs were giving a ticket to get free food from three different food trucks. The Beacon/Austin Ely �.J I -' The Beacon - September 30, 2014 13 Life, Arts & Entertainment y 13 eat' Baj~ is n?t just in Trend alert: Vampy lips are hot for cool seasons By Ashley Evert Managing Editor As the weather turns cooler, people start to darken their wardrobes and hair colors, so why not lip colors, too? Dark, vampy lips are on trend for the fall and winter months and were seen on the runways during New York Fashion Week. Along with the increasingly socially acceptable change in unnatural hair colors, bold lip colors are becoming less of a statement and more of an everyday look for some ladies. So how does one wear a deep, dark lip? The first step is to choose the right shade for your skin tone. Those with warmer complexions should aim for orange-toned reds and brown tones, where those who have cool complexions look best in blue-toned reds and violets. As far as application, be sure to line your lips with a lip liner dose to the color of the lipstick. Lip liners have drier formulas than lipsticks, which are much creamier, so they will prevent the color from bleeding or feathering and creating the dreaded clown mouth look. Second, either keep the eyes toned down or go full out-there is no in between. To keep eyes simple, swipe a neutral shimmer eye shadow along the lid and darken the lash line with_ a minimal amount of eyeliner and the lashes with a. coat of mascara. To go full on "goth princess," use matte gray shades on the eyes, sharp winged eyeliner, and thick false lashes. This is also a great beauty look for Halloween for those that don't want such a bold every day look. Cosmetic companies are creating products that meet the new demand for such dramatic lip colors. NYX, for example, just released a new line of the jumbo pencils they are known for. 'Ihey're calling the line "Simply Vamp Lip Creams;' which consists of six "bewitching shades from a smoldering deep crimson (Covet) to a velvety dark violet (She Devil). Each color runs $6.50 on nyxcosmetics.com. 1he greatest thing about this trend is that it's low cost. Pick up a drugstore lipstick, try it out and wipe it off if you decide it's not for you. Need help with makeup? Advice on which tone would work best for you? Feel free to shoot me an email and we'll work through it together. @wifkesbeacon ashley.evert@wilkes.edu Photo illustration by Ashley Evert From everyday to a special look for Halloween, dark and dramatic colors on the lips are the new hot thing for the fall/winter seasons. Californ1a: New team, fresh start By Austin · . Ely Staff Writer The variety of dubs on the Wilkes campus is unknown to most of the student body. The Baja Club may seem like an unfamiliar presence in regard to Wilkes extracurricular options, but the members think and plan differentlv. With ' sophomore president David Hopkins at the helm, vice-president John Kiehart, treasurer Lauren Evans, Jesse Muniz as secretary and Mitchell Adams as tlie advisor, anything is possible. The priority of revival and rejuvenation to the dub is in full swing this year with high hopes and bright futures for years to come. The dub consists of about 20 people, most of whom are engineering majors. The majority of the members are freshmen. 1he club is overseen by the Society of Automotive Engineers who initially created the Baja organization. The SAE also hosts events outside of the United States, in places like South Africa, South Korea and Brazil. The main goal of the dub is to build a small off-road vehicle that will be taken to events nationally to ompete with about 100 other universities. In the United States, competitions are . Maryland, Alabama and Oregon. held m Currently, the club is only in the designing stages, ~vhi:11 i~ where the construction of the vehicle ~s laid out an_d carefullf planned. Therefo:e, 1t _looks as 1f they will not be com~etmg this year: This does not discourage the members, however, the team ultimately plans on having the vehicle built by the end ~f this year with hopes t~ fine tune and ~h~w 1t off next year. Hopkm~ gave some ms1ght a_bout _the club an~ ho~ 1t r~ate~ to the ~ngmeermg ~eld saying, Getting 1_nvol':'ed 111 the club 1s a good. way for engmeenng studen~s to _get ..a practical _h~nd on approach to ~mgmeenng. The spmt to reva_mp and revwe a club that has n?t com_Pet~d s111ce the 2008-.2~09 school year 1s of high m1portance and It 1s well on its way. . . . . The team 1s also lookmg for sponsorships 1~ ord:r to _cover the cost of parts and other esse~t1al ~hmgs for the club. With high hopes of a successful future, the B~ja team hopes to ~e ripp~ng through some dtrt tracks and mud m no tune at all. Any questi~ns about _Baja Clu~ or inte~ests contact David Hopkins; dav1d.hopkins@ wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon - austin.ely@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Wilkes UniversitV SAE Mini Baja Club The Baja Club has formed once again. The club is planing to build a small, off-road vehicle to nationally compete at different university events. TI I ' B Si L ir fi c: C V b sl h [ 11 s r t .6 l: i: �The Beacon - September 30, 2014 If you're walking and should find you.rse might cross paths with dark blue hair and a un might not be uncommo wearing a pair of trousers fabric. You might think that \$ first, but what if r told pants," as they'r are Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 play, but being placed where he can do the most good. "I want to be that guy that people say is the best man for lhe job:' he said. "I want to be the person you come to when you need something done because I've got the knowledge and the experience to do it. That's by dream role." Pierre elaborated by saying that in the end if someone jumps up and says, "Get me Shaun Pierre" then his job is already done. To be that person, he has placed himself where he can learn the most. "I took an internship over the summer where I learned so much more than I ever thought I could know about lighting. So, when I came back to Wilkes I could be lsked to do something without anyone _.. ._...,.,.. .""' how to do it. I already knew." es to use the knowledge from his time at Wilkes te qthers in theater as lies in t · . t(I could knowledge instruct r �The Beacon - September 30, 2014 12 The Bea The2014 during at Cameron Kelly Plev President The Beacon/ Pur\/lt Patel ew homecoming tradition: the Wilkes University \ marching band. Many alumni and friends saw the new addition to Wilkes football games for the first time during homecoming• • Despites Lycoming\! William Francis " Bo" Ryan, Jr., was a guest of honor at_ this year's "Share the Spirit" athletic celebration. A 1969 a't11_mnus of Wilkes University, Ryan is now the head basketball"' ooach to, the Uni,e,slty of Wlsconslo. ~ The Beacon/Dave Graff Students enjoying the roaring 20's atmosphere during the Home, coming formal at Moheghan Sun Pocono Downs on Friday. Se'pteJl!_b~r 26th. �The Beacon - September 30, 2014 13 The sounds of the WIikes University marching band helped rally the homecoming crowd. s during a halftime Cameron Low, 20 Kelly Pleva, 2013 President. al Colonel Award was presented to Alan Gubanich, er of the Class of 1964. The Ancestral Colonel Award, lzes accomplished athletic alumni and friends who have achieved personal and professional excellence. r �The Beacon - September 30, 2014 14 Have an opinion or want to \\T~te a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: fraok.passalacqua~l\\ilkes.edu Tips for Living a Healthy Lifestyle On Campus Courtesy of Creative Commons By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor The undesirable "Fres hman 15 :'' the weight gain many college students experience during their first year. Let"s face it. the main cause is food. For ~any students, attending college is their first time away from home . They emphasize how splendid the food is and how much the stu dents love it. But how healthy is the food? What is it that we are actually consuming? Many schools opt for the buffet sty le, Wilkes included. They emphasize a variety of meal options offered. However, with all of this great food at our fingertips, students m;y not realize how much food they eat in one sitting or if what they're eating is even good for them. Knowing what is and isn ·t hea.lthy is the first step for proper nutrition. It helps you realize what is appropriate to eat. ft can be a challenge in college to live a healthy lifestyle, but it is an important habit for the future. Wilkes is in contract with Sodexo food services, which provides the meals to the students . Many of the products are local produce, and new food deliveries are brought to Wilkes twice a week. " Susan Hurd, our registered dietitian. comes once a month to discuss healthy food options to have,'' commented Jason Klinetob. manager of Sodexo at Wilkes. "This month she is coming to talk about healthy pumpkin smoothies and pumpkin seeds. She will also be available soon for students to be able to text her anytime with health questions they might have." A food journal is the best thing for keeping track of what you arc eating, how healthy or unhealthy something is, and what you need to be eating more or less of. "MyFitncssPal" is a free app that anvone can download on to their sm"artphone. It allows you to put in what meals you are eating, what you are drinking, and you can even log in what workouts, if any, you are doing throughout the week. It tracks your progress and lets you know if you are consum ing too much fat, salt, sugar and so on. It allows you to be aware of what you are ingesting. It is not entirely about losing weight but rather making sure you are healtl1y. [f someone ate cookies, chips, or ice cream every day and did not exercise it could lead to health problems later in life. 'MyFitnessPal ' is not the only thing students can use to keep on track to a healthy lifestyle. There are several different websites online, groups on Facebook and bloggers on Twitter that discuss healthy food options and how to maintain it all. Mary Babcock, a professor here at Wilkes , teaches a nutrition class. She always stresses to her students how important it is to try and eat fruits , vegetables, grains and low fat dairy products daily. Red meat should be at a minimum and can be easily substituted with lean meats like turkey or chicken. She said ii is important to stay active, even if it is something small; if you do not use it, you lose it. "Healthy foods are important, but exercise is crucial too. Walking for 30 minutes to an hour a day can be very beneficial. Even in ten minute increm ents three times a day or even workout DVDs (because I know some students might not want to leave their room) can go a long way as long as you incorporate it in your daily routine." Babcock said. • Sleep is also an important factor in living a healthy lifestyle. Sleeping less than five hours could change the hormones in your body and could also increase calorie intake. Sleeping for six to eight hours a night is a healthy amount of sleep, sleeping more than nine hours could do more harm than good. Staying active, eating and sleeping right is essential in living a healthy lifestyle. For more information and helpful tips on a healthy lifestyle, healthy food recipes, exercises and more, visit www. ChooseMyPlate.gov. · ·1'::'1 @wilkesbeacon 1:1-amanda.stick/es@wilkes.edu Cheat Sheet for Staying Healthy: .• Know what is·and is not healthy •Have a food journal to keep track of what you're eating •Stay active and get proper sleep Courtesy of Creative Commons �lO 15 The Beacon - September 30, 2014 Review: Lana Del Rey, "U ltraviolence" By Eric Casey Staff Writer ng of id. be rs, ng 1th r. Lib :Id a :a 1at 101 on ps 1er he ne ,ts ;@ b Forget everything you have heard about Lana Del Rey; it's 90% not true. 1be most important thing to know is that you'll never figure her out, and honestly, she probably can't figure herself out. Twenty-nine-year-old Elizabeth Warrant Grant goes by the moniker of Lana Del Rey. Why not? When your real self can't _make it big after years of struggle, endless gigs, and sleeping with music execs ... what else do you have to lose? David Bowie, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Enya, Bono, Natalia Kills and many more have changed their names and/or reinvented themselves to be marketable. Lana has unfairly been under speculation since her "Video Games» music video was released in late-201 I, and especially after that not so bad SNL performance. As for being fake? Give me a break! As if you haven't been fake before? Honestly, there is nothing fake about her (except maybe those bee stung lips, but it's probably just the trickery of makeup making them appear that way.) Born To Die was released in 2012 and debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and has since been certified platinum in the U.S. It didn't spawn any huge singles. «Video Games" landed at #9 l on the Hot I 00, and the "accidental" hit of «Summertime Sadness" remixed by Cedric Gervais reached #6, which was also her only mainstream radio hit to date. Her song ''Young and Beautifur was the lead single off The Great Gatsby soundtrack and reached #22. With Ultraviolence, her first# I album, the direction has changed. It makes you realize how jumbled up Born To Die was. With this album there is a consistent story here, albeit sad. There's been controversy surrounding her stance on feminism. Some have taken her words way out of context. 1 don't believe she is anti-feminist, but she just doesn't have a dear opinion on it Her new songs highlight the bad side of rock n' roll fame. They shine light on a woman's point of view as the wife or girlfriend of a male rock star. It represents a point of view you've never heard because maybe at the time it was just uncommon for women to come out to the press about their abusive partner. They were just silenced in the background. Lana is acting or being a representative of them through music. However, some songs are probably a little bit about her too, just not as much as Born To Die. French academic Catherine Vigier in her essay, "The Meaning of Lana Del Rey;' said, "She is representing and speaking to a contradiction facing thousands of young women today, women who have followed r mainstream society's prescriptions for success in what has been called a postfeminist world, but who find that real liberation and genuine satisfaction elude them:' Lana has also stated that a true feminist is a woman who does what she wants. Aside from the story of her album, there is something else intriguing. Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys produced the album with a Nashville band in a short period of time. He brought a very melancholic rock sound to it with plenty of nice hypnotic guitar riffs. It's a different contrast from her past triphop sounds. It compliments her sad, lonely, dreampop sound. The album is extremely coherent without any major singles looking to go mainstream. Ultraviolence has solidified her as an album artist. .Lana puts too much time in to her work just to make a shoddy album with two hit singles. The first five songs on the album are some of the best songs of the year. "Cruel World" features the line "Share my body and my life with you/that's way over now/there's not more I can do/you're so famous now:' That seems to be a continuing theme throughout the album. There are two songs in which she seems to make fun of t!1ose who assume she got everything she wanted. In "Money Power Glorv" she talks a lot about taking advantage of, someone. " I wanna tak e you for all that you got." Hallelujah, I'm gonna take them for all that they got." In "F"#&ed My Way To The Top" she again mimics the critics. "Lay me down tonight in my diamonds and pearls/ tell me something like I'm your favorite girl." One of the most interesting songs on the album is "Pretty When You Cry." It was recorded in one take and was freestyled furthering the feeling of a live album. Actually, it was live. Dan Auerbach said in the Rolling Stone, "every criticism that I'd ever heard about her was proven wrong when I was in the studio with her;' he says. "From how great the songs were to how confident she is as a musician to her f-ing singing every song live, with a handheld microphone and a seven-piece band. I mean, get the f--k out of here, who does that? Nobody docs that, there hasn't been a number one pop record that was recorded like that in forty, fifty years:' To conclude, Lana Del Rey is a mysterious muse. There is nobody else out there like her, \'Vhy wasle your lime trying to pick her apart? It's totally unfair. Just enjoy the music from a rare and reclusive talent. @wilkesbeacon eric.casey@wilkes.edu Gthe legendary taste Best Deals in Town! opizzapa.com of Piz- bs. (570) 331-3278 Delivery to Wilkes campus! MONDAYS 1 Regula' 12" Pma 11111 Topping just$4.19! TU AYS get1FREE �_J Opinion The Beacon - September 30, 2014 16 Taft 2~12: Rip Van Winkle meets President Taft By Sara Pisak Staff Writer Jason Heller spins an intricate web of folklore and political commentary in his novel, Taft 2012. If a prospective buyer selected this book from the shelf of their local bookstore, their first thought would be, "Folklore and political commentary do not have anything in common:' 111e wonderful element about this assumption is contrary to the rule, the buyer is not always right. In fact, throughout Taft 2012, these genres seamlessly and effectively blend together. Jason Heller showcases his gift of writing by combining the folklore legend Rip Van Winkle with often forgotten President William Howard Taft. In the text, President Taft loses his bid for presidential re-election in 1913. During his concession speech, Taft mysteriously vacates the White House, never to be heard from, until he awakes from a Rip Van Winkle-slumber in 2012. President Taft's whereabouts for the past 99 years remains a mystery to the public. ot only is Taft alive and well but he is considering a run for a second term as president in the landmark 2012 election. J will concede, the premise is ridiculous but by the end of the novel, the reader will be ready to proudly display their 1aft 2012 bumper sti.cker. Personally, T cannot find fault with the novel. It is simply too charming and too charismatic. Its charm and charisma originate from Taft's documented qualities and from Heller's ingenuity as a writer. \Vhat inakes this story believable is Heller's combination . of fiction and nonfiction. Heller adds just enough historical fact to his fiction to make the audience believe that come November, they can cast their ballot for William Howard Taft. Heller reiterates historical realities such just as Taft's shyness, larger than life figure and personality and Taft's disdain for political games. It is these qualities which leads the reader to have no qualms about crying with Taft as he goes through the emotional unrest of missing his deceased wife or laughing with Taft as he celebrates family dinners with his great, great-granddaughter and her family. Heller's political commentary is fueled by his fabrication of W hite House briefs, CNN polls, C-Span coverage, transcripts of television and of radio interviews, a Taft twitter, a Facebook profile and a website dedicated to hypothetical election results. In addition toallofthis, HellerindudesTaft2012 merchandise. In an age of digital humanities classes, social media, online journals and online biogs, Heller places the 157-year-old Taft at the forefront of the digital movement. Through the aged eyes of a man who won his original presidential election without public slander of an opponent, Heller camouflages his profound message in this satirical text. As the reader doses the final page, they come to the realization that Heller's proud message is: With all of America's advances, old-fashioned politics may be exactly what this country needs. Prom beginning to end, Taft 2012 is engrossing, loveable, revolutionary and inventive. The same can be said for President Taft and Jason Heller. Taft 2012 contains copious amounts of humor, of ta.lent and of commentary, which makes it difficult to fathom that this is Jason Heller's authorial debut Taft 2012 has the ability as a political satire to withstand the test of time as is the case with George Orwell's 1984 and Animal Farm or Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Creative Commons ''Chef'' film review with Robert Downey Jr. By Jill Reifsnyder Staff Writer Due to the lack of riveting cinema currently polluting our theaters, I reviewed a movie with an approaching release date. On Sept. 30, you can enjoy a film that is heartwarming. interesting, and involves some of a college student's favorite things. Chef is a not-so-well-known 2014 picture. Jon Favreau, as has become his trend, took on several roles in the making of this film. Favreau star as the movie's main character, a frustrated chef unable to create the innovative dishes he desires. Staying true to the Favr au work ethic, he also wrote and directed the film. I'm sure you've seen him ·act in a few movies before (Iron Man, Elf, Couples Retreat), but you may not have known that he directed the first two Iron Man movies as well as the beloved Elf, and he co-wrote Couples Retreat. As I was saying, Carl Casper is a disgruntled employee ( who isn't now-adays) whose adventure begins with a bad review from a food critic and a not so private Twitter message. After losing his prestigious job as head chef and trending as a viral video, Casper reclaims his love for his job as a chef. To reconnect with the two things he loves most, cooking and his son, Casper reluctantly buys a food truck his ex-wife, Sofia Vergara, helps him find from her other ex-husband, Robert Downey Jr. With the help of his son and friend, the three travel from Miami to L.A. making several stops, and gathering followers, along the way. Not only will this story touch your stomach, but it will also remind you how important being true to yourself can be. It may be diche, but everyone loves to see a happy, feel good movie every now and then, especially with some Cuban sandwiches, witty humor, and an estranged family coming back together, even if the wife is way out of his league, �L The Beacon - September 30, 2014 17 Opinion Corsair Gaming K70 RGB keyboard review By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor Ever since CES 2014 when Corsair first unveiled this mysterious ROB LED me- • chanical gaming keyboard, people wanted to . know two things; what is it and when can I get my hands on it? After nine months of waiting, and several delays latct, we now have the Corsair Gaming K70 RGB keyboard. After originally being named the Corsair Vengeance K70 RGB keyboard, Corsair pulled a move I have never seen a gaming company do. After the first batch of shipments. the renamed and rebranded this keyboard, giving it a new logo to go along with ifs new product line, Corsair Gaming. While I own the Vengeance K70 RGB, I can say there are no changes what-so-ever build their PC, odds are they want to deck to the keyboard, except for the new Corsair it out with matching hardware inside that all Gaming logo. is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, and LED All of that stuff aside, this keyboard has strips have become a huge fad in the world been arguably the most hyped gaming pe- of gaming accessories. Why not make a key ripheral I can remember. Is it worth the board that has LEDs inside, capable of 16.8 $169 .99 price tag? million colors? Let's break this down first. Corsair is a Corsair was ahead of the curve (at the company that has always made trusted and time), and delivered the K70 ROB to stir up reliable PC gaming products/hardware. the PC gaming world. Last year, Corsair really made a name The keyboard itself is very nice and solfor themselves when they released the Ven- idly built. It is made of anodized aluminum geance product line, with mice, keyboards, and has a nice stealth black finish, compliand headsets. The Vengeance series key- mented by a brushed metal accent. boards were not top of the line and highly It comes with a nice detachable rubberized rated, with it's brushed aluminum finish and wrist ,¥rest; with four extendable feet on the top of the line MX cherry switches that came bottom of the keyboard to increase ifs elevain red, blue and bro\\-n. Why was there a tion. M)' particular keyboard came with the need for RGB LEDs inside? MX cherry red switches inside, making my PC gamers love aesthetics. Wh.en they first mechanical keyboard a gamers bless- The Beacon/Frank Passalacqua ing. As I mentioned earlier, blue and bro\\11 switches are now available for the same cost. Aside from the first glance. everything works just as it should. However, that all changes when you plug the keyboard in and download the Corsair CUE software. This robust software is what enables the 16.8 million colors and allows you to program it to do endless special effects. A rainbow wave, blue and white ripples when you hit a key, any color gradients, are all just some of the possibilities this keyboard allows for, and that is what makes this keyboard unique. You can set any key to any color. or group them up for specific games and profiles. For instance, if you are playing CS: GO. you can make the WASD keys red, the reload button green. The jump and crouch buttons yellow, and the number keys for switching in your inventory yellow, while adding numerous effects and colors to the other keys not in use. For any PC gamer looking to upgrade their keyboard to something Hashy and aesthetically pleasing to match the rest of the keyboard, this one is a no-doubt purchase. Upon release, Corsair took some flak due to the month delays in the release. They blamed it on perfecting the software, which is understandable. The software is this keyboards biggest downfall. While it is wq,t makes this keyboard shine, literally. it is Hawed. buggy, and more confusing than you can imagine. It takes a fow hours, whether you are experienced or not with software, to learn and figure out what you want to do. The effects a;e already listed for you, but it's the programming and assigning the effects, keys, and colors individually that mak.e it a bit intimidating. On top of all that, the software allows you to add macros, change key functionality, profiles for different programs, mouse settings, and anything else that comes to mind. When it is all said and done, I think this keyboard is worth, but only if they want the aesthics factor for their setup. The Razer Blackwidow Chroma and the Logitcch Orion Spark arc two competing keyboards that have since been announced and released to compete with the K70 in the 16.8 million ROB LED lighting category, so it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. The Corsair Gaming K70 RGB is available for $169.99, and they have also released a K95 version with 18 macro keys for $189.99, as well as a compact K70 that ditches the number pad for $149.99. Corsair Gaming K95 RGB Corsair Gaming K60 RGB I .,_,. @wilkesbeacon frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu r �...I The Beacon- September 30, 2014 Opinion 18 Gaming is not always Black and White . By BIiiy Parsons &Zach Lehr Contributing Writers Developers in the gaming industry try to avoid creating charac-tcrs that are stereotypical or show characteristics that represent the negative schema of people of different races and ethnicities. However, there are some companies that seamlessly try to dust their offensive nuances under the carpet and people play their games never really delving very deep into the impact that the character designs could have . Franchises dating back to the eighties that are still played and remade today have subtle and not so subtle points that people do not question. lfwe were to pry off this pressure cooker's lid we would find a cornucopia of seemingly harmless aesthetics that were such bigger cracks at cultures and their people. But why do these stereotypes exist? " [Video games are] predominantly played by white kids in homogenous cultures," Dr. Wilzack, sociology professor, explained. "Other cultures such as Japan are xenophobic, meaning they don ' t like outsiders." This Xenophobic focus accounts for why Japanese games sometimes use stereotypes when generating characters that they are not used to meeting in everyday life. For example, back in 1984 when games came in the form of arcade machines, Punch Out was a smash hit boxing game. In the game each fighter you encounter is the epitome of their national stereotype. The characters range from Vodka Drunkenski, a Russian boxer who arrives drunk to the ring and even drinks during the match, to Piston Hondo, a Japanese boxer who yells random japanese words between rounds with no actual meaning such as "Sushi, Kamikaze, Fujiyama, Nipponichi (Punch Out)." Keep in mind that over the years this game has seen numerous sequels and remakes only adding more stereotypes and uncouth designs. Arguably the most notorious fighting game franchise of all time, Street Fighter faces the same controversy Punch Out revealed with their character rosters. Each character in street fighter is heavily based on the stereotypes of their ethnicities, possibly offending consumers on accident. Fighters like Dhalsim, an Indian fighter decorated with shrunken skulls around his neck, is dressed like a shaman and uses a yoga based martial art to stretch his limbs for combat. Another controversial fighter is Bianka, a beast born in the Brazilian rainforest that does no more than grunt and growl at his foes The Beacon/James Jaskolka Racism Is still prevalent in video games. These two coupons, placed In the "Afro Samurai" game booklet, show how stereotypes still exist today. •• The Beacon/Ashley Evert Some of the stereotypes In video games stem from xenophobic cultures who portray characters that they may have never come In contact with. as he pummels them to the ground. Another popular series that most people enjoy is Pokemon, but with the cute fictional fauna of pokemon comes Jynx. Jynx is an ice and psychic type pokemon that has an astonishingly humanoid shape and resembles a black woman with large. pink lips . Since its initial release it has had its color change from black to purple to ease the issue. In addition when actual people of color were added to the game, a gym leader nan1ed Lenora was introduced. She is a black woman with a large afro constantly wearing an apron representing the mammy archetype of enslaved black women who would take care of the children for the estate. In fact, her Japanese leader title is ··Nachuaru Boun Mama," obviously translating to "Natural Born Mama (Pokemon).'" Since her debut in most forms of media, her apron has disappeared completely. Perhaps more tollchy than the previous titles , the 2009 action game, Afro Samurai (Loosely based of the hit anime/manga), is about a black man named "Afro•· who lives in a world that lives by gang rules. There is a "Number One" who possesses almighty power from his headband as people feud for the right to strip their title from them. Although, the only person with a right to challenge Number One is solely Number Two. Not only is Number One named "Justice," but he is an old, white man whom Afro is seeking revenge on for killing his father. Perhaps more racist than the urban fight for power is the instruction booklet for the game. Contained with the back of the booklet are coupons for both basketball shoes and fried chicken, both of which are manifestations of stereotypical interests of people of color. Confronting the issues of racism is difficult in our media mostly due to the norm of dark humor in our social standards. When game developers attempt to culturize their products, they turn to other medias or social norms to define said characters. Although we as a society are trying to slowly diminish this issue, we will always see these lingering sentiments in our media whether it be intentional or not. @wilkesbeacon Zachary.Lehr@wifkes.edu Billy.Parsons@wifkes.edu �II I 19 Sports The Beacon - September 30, 2014 J Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Violence in sports: how aggression plays out on the field By Daniel Van Brunt Sports Writer Violence is a swift and intense force that occurs in almost every sport. It can vary from a serious injury to unsportsmanlike conduct. but it i a part of sports that cannot be avoided. This causes fear in athletes and those close to them. Many people do not join sports to avoid violence. On the other hand, recovery from an injury can increase players respect for one another. Through interviews with freshman athletes living in Evan's Hall, the large freshman dorm on campus, almost every one of them could recall a time in which they witnessed, were a part of, or a victim of violence in sports. Two of the students recalled a time that wrestling was violent. One. Morgan Fuller, entered a summer wrestling tournament with his team. One of his teammates entered a match and accidently broke his opponenfs ankle. enraging the team and leading to his teammates wrestling with unsportsmanlike intentions . Morgan's teammate entered the violent match,-and was wrestled in a horrible way. Halfway through the match. the opponent threw a punch at his face. ending the match . The other student who witnessed violence in wrestling, Kaitlin Yurko, is verv interested and is a reoular spectator of tl1c sport. "' Once while watching a match. she witnessed an upset wrestler abuse the rules. In one of the final elimination tournaments of the season, the wrestler became so upset at the fact that he might be eliminated, he decided to inflict pain on his opponent. He tossed his opponent above his head to his neck leaving the opponent unconscious, and later carried out to an ambulance. Derck Hunt, a soccer fan and player, witnessed a very unsportsmanlike event. When watching a high school game. a frustrated player took a shot at the goal that was then caught by the goalie. The frustrated player then ran straight into the goalie. attempting to knock him over. A fight between the two of them, and escalated to a brawl between both teams. The referee red carded the initiaJ player, and then ended the game immed.iately. Josh Landsger, a basketball player, was also on a team that was affected by violence. His high school basketball team was winning against another team when one teammate decided to make a move on his opponent, and scored over him. His opponent was enraged and embarrassed, and he decided to swing his elbow at Josh's teammate's head. His teammate was knocked unconscious. and carried off in an ambulance. He suffered an injury to his ear which still affects his hearing today and was out for half of his basketball season. This ended his basketball career. Grace Sanzalone, a softball player, suffered multiple injuries in her career. When she competed during her regular season, she tore the labrum, a ligament located in the arm that is required for the simplest movements. She was slowly recovering, but was invited to a national tournament she did not want to pass up on. She entered the tournament and reinjured herself. along with fraying her rotator cuff. She had to go through surgery to fix her arm. After over a year of recovery, she started back up and suffered yet another injury. Recently, she went to field a softball and after it took a bad bounce, and it hit her in the head. She suffered from a broken nose and a concussion. Kyle Stearley. a football player. witnessed an injury at a college practice. During the practice, one player accidentally collided into the side of another, causing a · third person to get into a harsh helmet-tohelmet collision. Kyle·s tean11nate stopped practicing early, after being unconscious for a short period of time, He recovered within a few weeks. but the incident frightened the team. Unfortunately, violence is a part of many organized sports. Many sports do all that they can to control violence. Sports and other athletic activities demands a large amount of respect toward each other. Respect all athletes for the work. they do, and hopefully violence will decrease in organized sports. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu The Beacon/David Lee Violence in sports Is a common topic for debate, and is currently a major topic that can never escape the news. r I �.J The Beacon ~ September 30, 2014 20 Sports Swimming program back in action for first time since 1986 By Andre Spruell Sports Writer The Beacon/Purvit Patel The swimming team gears up for the first time In 28 years for their first meet takes place Oct. 11 at Widener University at Chester, Pa. The Wilkes University Men's and Women's Swimming team is entering its first year this faH season with Coach Mark Barnes at the helm. The last time swimming was relevant at Wilkes was back between 1951 and 1986. As far as the first year goes, "The goal was just to have enough people to swim," according to Coach Bamcs. Originally, the team was going to be just women. but now incorporates men as well. Back in the beginning of August. the program only had eleven swimmers: it now has twenty seven, and continues to grow. A a matter of fact. Barnes thought ordering gear for fifteen people was going to be enough, but instead he had to make three more orders due to the increased number of kids joining the team. With so many students joining, the work becomes that much harder. "Many of the kids are swimming for the first time in 4 or 5 years," says Barnes, but were still able to pass through the conditioning test and streng'th test, despite the fact that many of the swimmers have not lifted before and arc tired from the strenuous practices. Coach Bamcs hopes his experience will help the Colonels become an elite team with- ■ flPPlflUSE /.-lfl/R S,UD/O •1. l)OI'\ '\. 71 North Walnut Street, Wilkes-Barre Twp (just off £ast Northampton St-) Call flnita at 570-825-2700 for an in a few years. Barnes coached locally at the high school level for nine years, and was an independent coach for two years. When it came to getting the gig as the head coach for the Colonels, Barnes was just roaming around on the NCAA website, checking for college coaching jobs and luckily got the job, despite thinking he would not get the position, but it has always been a dream for Barnes to coach on the college level. When asked what he enjoys most about the sport, Branes simply replied, "the kids:· These kids are close knit group that genuinely care about the program, which means so much to Barnes. The future of this program seems bright. According to Barnes, "The kids want to make the foundations• so we're here not for five years, we're here for the long nm." This Men ·sand Women ·s Swimming team is a team we should definitely keep an eye out on as they progress and attempt to make a name for themselves in the MAC conference. Both teams open up the season on October 11th, where they w ill be making a trip down to Chester, PA to compete in the Widener Relay Carnival. f"'l@wilkesbeacon t:::Jandre.spruell@wilkes.edu {E"~'"'"a... n'\·,ss the to-5te o RYANWILSON Executive Chef from England appt, or just walk-in! Your one-stop shop for all your hair care and ,fJNNING needs 75% off any service with student ID ctob r th 1 th at H nry's Foo Co rt http://www.wilka.t.du/~.asp Facebook: Willra UniYersity Dining Senxcs Twitter. @WilkcsUDimng �The ,Beacon - September 30, 2014 _..__ 21 Sports ~LLEGE Si UDENTS ENJOY Making time for athletics and schoolwork ByJ.T. Keer Sports Writer The Beacon/James Jaskolka Many student atheletes find it difficult to balance practicing with intense .worjdoads from classes. Being an athlete, time management is something that can be very important to success in and out of the classroom. For starters, as a college football player, there are about 4 hours a dav dedicated to football. , Combine that with the average 15 credits taken per semester, and a student athlete at Wilkes University can find themselves putting in a workload of 40 hours a week of class, practice and meeting times not including studying for classes or extra work put in on the field. From personal experience, I would say the most difficult part of managing time in-season is finding a way to get all your work done and finding time to get enough hours of sleep every night. For example, football practice ends at l 0:00pm on Tuesday night. By the time you shower up and get changed, it is about 10:30. When you get back, you have to immediately go to bed or you won't get a good night of sleep. The following morning, most position groups have meetings at 7 a.m. Following the 7 a.m. meetings, J have a 2 hour break before class at 11 and 12, then another 2 hour break to grab lunch and possibly get more work done. After my 2 oclock class, I have to go right over to football for a 2 hour practice. At 6 o'clock, you get out of practice and have the rest of the day to get my work done or relax. From the outside looking in, it may seem difficult to succeed in school with so much time dedicated to an extra-curricular. However, it can actually be quite the opposite. With such a tight schedule, any window that can be used for studying has to be used. When you are not in season or don't play a sport, you always feel as though you will have time to get work done, so it can get continually put off. This being my 4th year at Wilkes playing a sport, I have never once had a better GPA out of season than I did in-season. Some solid pointers for managing your time in-season are to be flexible, make the most out of your free time, utilize a daily planner, and know your limits and how much you can handle. @wilkesbeacon johnathan.keer@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September 30, 2014 22 �L ----- �C ~ '\' • f• , ,.,,..., I. k -.:• pa 'N'D. t: . \'II, •·,;, M 1,1 . t , I f J.;,.rn.t.• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Alumni Association plans homecoming festivities, celebrates alumni By Sarah Bedford News Editor • Homecoming festivities are to begin on Friday and continue through Sunday afternoon. Homecoming is organized through the Alumni Office, which is staffed by Bridget Giunta, Jacki Lukas, and Mary Simmons; The Alumni Board of Directors; Homecoming Committee; and the student homecoming team. The Alumni Association Board of Directors and the Homecoming Committee are composed of a group of volunteers who work throughout the year to come up with ideas for homecoming events. This year, graduating classes whose years end in fours's and nine's will be having reunions . It is also the class of 1964's 50th reunion. "They have a special celebration that's only for their class," said Lukas. The big event at this year's Homecoming is the "Share the_ Spirit" Celebration on Saturday evening in the Marts gymnasium. At the event, special guests, Bo Ryan class of 1969, and "Colonel Bob" class of 1989, will be in attendance. Ryan is the head coach of Wisconsin Badgers basketball team and also a member of Wilkes Hall of Fame. "Colonel Bob" will be sporting his costume at the "Share the Spirit" event as well. The Tailgate Tent will also be on Saturday at 11 a.m., at the Ralston Athletic Complex. Here, the classes will meet along with The Beacon, WCLH, A-List, Sidhu School of Business, letterman and letterwomen, and communication studies, psychology, and political science majors. A lot of planning goes into the event and through the assistance of the volunteers and the student team, this event is made possible. "We compile a student team to help us with a lot of our Homecoming duties ... we expect over 500 people to come back to campus," said Lukas. This year, there are roughly 30 students as part of this team; their duties range from filling bags, making signs and greeting people. Lukas commented that, "it's also a great opportunity for them to network with alumni." Senior Political Science major and second time volunteer, Peter Tuzzo agreed, "I really enjoy the opportunity to meet Alumni and being behind the scenes to prepare for the exciting weekend." "We have our veterans who do it for multiple years in a row... we also do a The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski° Anthony Bartoli and Sarah Kennedy work together in the Annette Evans Al umni House and help coordinate homecoming activites. In the above photo, the two are seen hard at work, ensuring a successful homecoming week. "He is a very well-known coach ... people who don't know or aren't associated with Wilkes know of him," said Lukas." "Colonel Bob" is an iconic alumni who has symbolized the Wilkes school spirit for that era. "He was the mascot here at Wilkes when he was a student and he is a legend on campus," said Giunta. call out to the student body to look for volunteers and we give flyers at orientation so students know about it before they even get to campus," said Giunta on student recruitment. Lukas recalled when she was a student at Wilkes how the team was not as large; "it's growing every year," she said. Along with being a great opportunity Courtesy of the Alumni Association for current Colonels, alumni also enjoy the student involvement. "They love to see what a slice of life is like at Wilkes in the now," commented Giunta. Not only has the student body been able to be involved through the student team, but this year, the Alumni Office created a poster board contest which allows clubs to create displays. These displays will be hung in the Henry Student Center Concourse this week for alumni to view. They will be asked to vote on their favorite poster and the winning club receives a pizza party from the Alumni Office. Some students are also given the opportunity to attend some of the events Courtesy of Alumni Association with alumni throughout the weekend. "We provide student tickets to the Colorful trifold poster made by the organizations or majors that have reunions. WIikes Sociology/Criminology Club "Usually the advisor or faculty member or student club leader decides how they give out those tickets" said Giunta. The office works with the numerous Homecoming Sept 24th- 27th departments on campus who are interested in having reunions; this year's group has recurring reunions as well as the Beacon and Wed- Riverfront Concert 8pm WCLH celebrating anniversaries. Throughout the year, the Alumni office also plans events for classes and departments Thurs- Greenway Pep Rally which are planning to have events. ?pm On average, between 600-800 people usually attend the Homecoming events however, weather plays a factor. Regardless, Fri- Mohegan Sun Formal "we have strong registrations at this point," said Giunta. Dance Homecoming activities morning and continue afternoon. begin Friday until Sunday @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Sat- Wilke - vs. Lycoming 1pm �Tue Beacon - September 23, 2014 News 8 University awarded $3 million in state funding for engineering labs By James Jaskolka Editor-in-Chief Wilkes University received a $3 million grant from the State of Pennsylvania to be used to renovate the Stark Learning Center and create state-of-the-art engineering laboratories. The grant, presented by Gov. Tom Corbett at a press conference Sept. 19, requires Wilkes to match the funding, essentially providing $6 million in renovations. Specifically, the grant will allow the College of Science and Engineering to develop laboratories for nanotechnology, bioengineering and additive manufacturing. Corbett called the investment "seed money," noting it is expected to create and retain nearly 300 jobs in the area down the road. "I look at this as an investment not just for today or tomorrow, but for generations to come," he said. "[The renovations] will prepare the future workforce of the 21st century. They'll generate income and money back to the local community, and more importantly, they'll create opportunity for a better way of life for thousands of Pennsylvanians. I believe that any investment that improves the classroom experience of a college student is an investment truly worth making." Wilkes University President Patrick Leahy said the grant will help revitalize SLC and allow the university to conduct state-of-the-art teaching and research in three emerging fields. This, in turn, p will strengthen the overall appeal of the university and the surrounding community. "Our goal is to secure Wilkes University's place as one of the nation's finest small universities. This grant, coming just one year after opening the Cohen Science Center, provides a significant step forward in achieving that goal," he said. Leahy also stated that he considers Wilkes a "priv:ate institution with a public purpose," and that the new funding will reinforce this idea. "Our purpose is to educate more individuals in this valley, and to be a force for positive economic development in the community.... This one grant will allow these purposes to continue for years and years to come." Senior Zachary Tomasura spoke on behalf of the department at the conference, citing the benefit of the grant. "As a senior pursuing dual degrees in electrical and mechanical engineering, I can confidently say that these investments . The Beacon/Gabby Glinlcsi into the engineering curriculum will ensure Gov. Tom Corbett announced a $3 million grant for WIikes last Friday alongWilkes' position as an institution at the side WIikes President Patrick Leahy, Mayor Tom Leighton and others. forefront of technology." VJ.. Three new state of the art laboratories: The Beacon/Gabby Glinlcsi Patrick Leahy expresses thanks to those who made the grant possible. THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Editor-in-Chief; James Jaskolka Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Adviser: Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director: Shawn Carey Nanotechnology: This lab will support teaching and research in nanotechnology and will be located on the fourth floor of Stark Leaming Center. One of the most cutting-edge fields of research today, nanotechnology involves understanding and controlling matter at the microscopic scale. Most high-powered electronics, like smartphones, use nanotechnology. It also has application in fields such as medicine, manufacturing and the semiconductor industry. The grant allows Wilkes to make use of $500,000 worth of nanotechnology equipment donated by Fairchild Semiconductor. Wilkes will be the only university in the area with a focus on this field of study. Additive Manufacturing: An emerging field that includes things like 3D printing, this lab will become a part of the Applied Manufacturing Center, which is located on the lower floor of SLC. It is planned to take up 8,000 square feet. Bioengineering: This lab will allow for advanced wotk and research to be conducted. It is specifically for the fields of microscopy, robotics and computational sciences. Wilkes currently offers a master's degree in bioengineering. "' @wi/kesbeacon James.Jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2014-15 News Editor: Sarah Bedford L&A&E Editor: Nicole Zukowski Opinion Editor: Frank Passalaqua Sports Editor: Brandon Gubitosa Asst. News Editor: Justin Topa Asst. L&A&E Editor: Bill Amos Asst. Opinion Editor: Mandy Stickles Advertising Director: Rasha Shaker Now taking applications for advertising reps. Payment available. Contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu r �C ..J ?'f! • The Beacon - September 23, 2014 1/i 4 News Upward Bound grants college experience to high school students, ''Where Your Dreants Have a Chance to Grow'' By Sara Plsak Staff Writer Upward Bound, a Wilkes University affiliated program, is a 100% federally funded educational program. Upward Bound began at Wilkes University in 1967 and with the commencing of classes on Sept. 18, has seen a start to another successful year. According to current program director Dawn Harding, the goal of Upward Bound "is to provide high school students with better opportunities to attend college," a goal that Wilkes' Upward Bound has superseded. "Last year, 100% of Wilkes Upward Bound graduates have continued onto post secondary education. One third of the graduates are currently freshman students attending Wilkes University," Harding stated. The Upward Bound program is not Wilkes recruitment orientated but instead, the program offers students academic instruction, financial aid education, tutoring and career guidance to junior and senior high school students so these students can attend and be successful members of the college of their choosing. According to Harding, the program requires students to come from "low income families" and be "first generation college students." Two-thirds of Upward Bound students occupy Evans Hall. While residing on campus, students complete four academic classes and two special interest classes. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a career mentorship program. Tutoring and SAT prep is also offered throughout both the academic year, as well as the summer session. Harding states, "The concept of the program is designed to break the cycle of poverty through education." She is also quick to add that "students never pay for any of the services provided." All of this work is not without play as students participate in "enrichment field trips." Some past trips include the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, Eckley Miners' Village, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and attending a Broadway play. Trips to college campuses are also provided. More information on Upward Bound can be found on the Wilkes University website as well as at the Upward Bound offices located on the third floor of Conyngham Hall. The Beacon/ Sara Pisak It is important to note that famous alumni of Upward Bound programs include Oprah Upward Bound works to give high school students a college opportunity at Winfrey, Angela Bassett, John · Quinones no cost. and Director Dawn Harding. students fulfill both requirements, while students, who are helping their "dreams one third meet one of the requirements. grow," meet on campus Thursday nights to Upward Bound abides by the motto participate in two academic classes. A six@wilkesbeacon "Where Your Dreams Have a Chance week summer session is also conducted. sara.pisak@wilkes.edu to Grow." The current 125 high school This is a residential program where LUNCH BUFFET & CA"J-ERING c.•r~ /e z;,.:-tlt.~ Ot>EN 6 DAYS A WEEK i\10N-'l'IJUR: 11 A.l\1. - 9 P.J\1. 1-lllf),1\ Y: 1 A.M.- 10 r.i\1. Si\'1 URl)A l'': U:JO J\1.- tO PJ\t. (.l()S J) (lN SUNl)A 'l"S • . arre �The Beacon - September 23, 2014 News 5 "Flex Dollar" program working; dining options ~ to be discussed, changed throughout t he year By Jennifer Baron Staff Writer The Flex Dollars program has been at Wilkes University since late in the fall semester of 2006. Even though it has been around now for eight years, people are still unsure of how Flex Dollars actually function. In fact, many students were unaware of the fact that the Flex Dollars were not working properly at the start of the school year, and they are still not fully functional. Dr. Mark Allen, Dean of Student Affairs, has the explanation fo r this. In May of 2014, the old Flex Dollars provider, which was a part of the Sodexo Corporation, ceased to do busi ness with Wilkes. Wilkes immediately found another independent company to take over F ie~ Dollars. However, the new provider had to re-negotiate with all of the local businesses to have them sign on with the new Flex Dollars policy. This was all supposed to be taken care of before the commencement of fall classes, but there was a software compatibility issue with the computers. The system the new company has for calculating and charging Flex Dollars was incompatible with the system at Wilkes. Because of this, Wilkes had to do a software overhaul and update the .,rIT the office of Campus Support Services at (570)-408-2349. As for unused Flex and Dining Dollars, they will carry over from the fall semester to the spring semester, but they are not carried over to the next academic year. A major point that Allen stresses has to do with the food service program at Wilkes in general. He wants to make sure that all students are aware that, this year, The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski . . t?ere will be an overhaul on After technology Issues with the Flex Dollars system, the program Is In dmmg services. The current system is working order. Students are able to use their Flex Dollars at Barnes and fse::1:;~~_ined and the input of students Noble, Subway (downtown WIikes-Barre), and Asian Kitchen. Fr.anks's Pizzeria , Maer's BBQ, Rodano's and Bart & Urby's wlll soon be added. system. All has been squared away with technology and students are slowly being able to use their Flex Dollars again. Flex Dollars can currently be used at Barnes and Noble, Subway (downtown WilkesBarre) and Asian Kitchen. Franks's Pizzeria, Maer's BBQ, Rodano's, and Bart & Urby's will soon be added. Students can check their email for confirmation. There are some other general questions t d h s u ents ave regard ing Flex Dollars a nd ~ow th ey work, first a nd foremoS t being, What 1s the difference between Flex There is a committee of students that are discussing the hours of operation, the food service locations, the quality Dollars and Dining Dollars?" The main of the food served, and the types of food difference is the Flex Dollars are "or off- being served 1·n an atte t t b tt h 1 ' mp o e er t e campus dining and Dining Dollars are for system. Based on the student input, future on-campus dining (Rifkin Cafe, Colonel direction will be determined and action Gambini's and Stark Cart). Both types taken. are for student convenience and allow Student opinions are always welcome, students to have more freedom with their he said, if there is something that the food choices. student body would like to see changed Students can add money to both their or made better for the benefit of Wilkes Flex Dollars and Dining Dollars accounts University students and staff. through the online portal. Any Dining @wilkesbeacon Service cashier will be able to tell what the current balance is, or students can call jennifer.baronwilkes.edu SG Notes: WU improvements Carbone lecture a success By Nicholas Durdan Staff Writer Wilkes University Student Government had an information packed meeting with two voting decisions and a club recognition. The Wilkes campus master planning committee, met for a campus enhancement plan including multiple legacy, capital and operations projects. The long~rm legacy projects include the new gateway and garden on South Main to South Franklin streets. The midterm capital projects include general improvements to campus buildings, most notably the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center with new carpeting. Additionally the shorter term and less cost effective operations include general lan?scape renovations and transitioning the residence houses to wireless internet. The Sports and Events Managing club began its second week for club recognition status while amending its constitution. The main goal of the club is to coincide with the newly designated Sports and Events Managing major at Wilkes to give members a hands on feel to actually manage sports teams and other events. The motion to recognize the club passed with a vote of: 39-0-2. · The Bridegroom documentary screening also went into its second week of deliberations. The venue was confirmed to be on campus at SLC 101 but an off chance of the event taking place inside The Dorothy Dickson Darte Center is a possibility. Out of the $3,500 budget, Senior member Anthony Bartoli requested $2,000 after going to multiple outlets to fund the event. The motion to allocate $2,000 with a stipulation for excess to be refunded to Student Government passed with a vote of: 33-3-4. In its first week of deliberations the newly created Cricket club requested recognition status. The issue surrounding the club was an assumed lack of interest and the assumption that cricket is a dangerous sport. The final week of discussion is taking place at the next meeting. Fall Fest also began its first week of discussion for the week of events, and the proposed budget is estimated at $3,000. The treasures report for Student Government is as follows: all college: $16,245.36, conference: $5,000, spirit: $505.39, general: $11,860, giving Student Government a total of: $33,610.75. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Miller Room inside the Henry Student Center. @wi/kesbeacon nicho/as.durdan@wilkes.edu Justin Topa Assistant News Editor ed in hearing Carbone speak created a need for many more to be brought out and quickly filled. Within these seats sat professors, students, faculty and staff representing several departments within Wilkes University, as well as a number of people from within the Wilkes-Barre City community. One of those students was Kendric Minnich, senior engineering major at Wilkes University. Ken Carbone, co-founder and creative director of the Carbone Smolan Advertising and Branding Agency, gave a lecture at Wilkes University on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Carbone, whose agency is based in New York City, gave a presentation titled "Fame, Fortune, Fun & Freedom: What Drives an Entrepreneur." This free event was open to the public and was held in the Henry Student Center Ballroom last Wednesday evening. The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski "This was a great opportunity to get Carbone, who has been a feel for what the in the graphic design field for nearly 40 years, has represented such world of entrepreneurship is like," said Minclients as Mandarin Hotels, Canon, Leica ni~h. "Although it doesn't quite go along and The Louvre in Paris, France, as well with my major, it's interesting to see what as a number of other companies globally. else is out there for those willing to go after He is a recipient of the 2014 AIGA Medal, it." Carbone also conducted a small workshop awarded to individuals in re~ognition of their exceptional achievements, services on the following day, Thursday, Sept. 18, or other contributions to the field of design for a selected group of communtcation studand visual communication. His lecture was ies and integrated media students. These 16 centered on his belief that, in the world of students had the opportunity to present their entrepreneurship, there must be a motiva- own presentations to Carbone, who then oftional balance between fame, fortune, fun fered advice and helped the students with creatively brainstorming other ideas. and freedom. @wilkesbeacon _ While chairs had been set up in anticipation of the event, the influx of those interestjustin.topa@wilkes.edu r �The Beacon - September 23, 2014 Marketing club reinvents the ideal By Pat Walther Staff Writer Evan Ensley leans into the podium, speaking with absolute conviction and an unmistakable passion. The fire in his eyes grows bolder and brighter while speaking about the new Wilkes Marketing Club, of which he is president. There's something refreshing about his fervor. And that is because Ensley, along with his vicepresident, Joe Kubicki, and the Marketing Club's treasurer, Justin Schoennagle, are completely reinventing the concept of a student-run club. Schoennagle explains: "We want to go into the community, you know, beyond the campus, and help businesses market themselves." Ensley adds, "There are plenty of small businesses just around here that can't actually afford to market themselves, so we're hoping to give them a chance, and then with that we're giving members of the club hands-on work experience with the marketing aspect itself." It is hard to label what Ensley, Kubicki and Schoennagle are describing. It seems to be a cross between a club, an internship program and a start-up. What is amazing is the amount of excitement the three share about their endeavor into the grey area of bridging community service with establishing a brand. The brand, naturally, is the redefined, repurposed, and all new Wilkes Marketing Club. Ensley elaborates on the club's success thus far. "The fact that people are recognizing our marketing club and inviting us to see their printing press or big firm in New York City, stuff like that is a huge step for a club that was founded less than a month ago." Ensley makes sure to emphasize that the differences between the current and past Marketing Clubs are vast. As he describes it, the past club was "more geared toward shopaholics, and had little to do with actual marketing." The club was eventually disintegrated due to lack of interest shown • by the student body. Three years later, it has been resurrected in a totally new form and is receiving generous support and encouragement from faculty and administration alike. What matters most to the officers is providing on-the-job experience in the marketing world to students who may have a difficult time finding internships in the evercompetitive field. By building name recognition in the community and expanding their online presence through the use of viral marketing and social media, the officers of the Marketing Club have developed an impressive and distinctly modem strategy to put their organization on the map. While only being up for a total of four days, the Marketing Club's website has already received nearly 250 views. Schoennagle further adds, "In this day and age, it's all about social media. That's the only way to get yourself out there." The current project of the Marketing Club involves designing and selling T-shirts for the much anticipated Wilkes versus Kings football match-up, also known as the Mayor's Cup Game. "We can use designers, we can use sales-people, even if marketing has nothing to do with your major, we can find a job with the right fit for you." Ensley said excitedly. "If you want to make a lot of money right out of college and be given the experience to do so on your own, join our club." While this new experiment in entrepreneurship, management, marketing, designing and branding is already under way, you can join the excitement by stopping by their weekly meetings that take place in room 126 in the UCOM on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Or for more information on the club or its purpose, you can email Evan Ensley at evan.ensley@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon patrick.walther@wilkes.edu WJ]J.(es University Homecoming Weekend 2014 Homecoming weekend begins Wilkes $5 Unlimited Pancake Breakfllst at University Homecoming 2014 September Applebee's Contact a Wilkes University Cheerleader 26 - 28. Come for a great weekend full of to purchase your $5 tickets to an unlimited old friends, fun events and great memories! pancake and sausage breakfast to be held Second Annual Colonels vs. Cancer Sk at Applebee's in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Nov. 16th. Those interested can also email Run/Walk On Sept. 28, the annual Colonels vs. Jessica.short@wilkes.edu or call extension Cancer Homecoming 5k will occur. Pre3331. (Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are included.) This is a fund-raising event for registration is across from Evans Hall. is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m The race starts at the cheetleadihg squad. 1-0:00 am. The race will be held on Kirby Order Wilkes University Cheerleading Park Walkways, just across the Market or Wilkes University Cheerleading Street Bridge from downtown Wilkes-Barre. Proceeds will be benefiting Relay for Life. Aiumni Shirts Order Wilkes University Cheerleading Wilkes University Theatre Presents: All or Wilkes University Cheerleading Alumni shirts for $12 from any current the King's Women Wilkes Cheerleader or Jessica Short by Wilkes University Theatre will perform emailing jessica.short@wilkes.edu or All the King's Women between Sept. 25 Cl\lling extension 3331. Sales benefit the and Sept. 28. This "comedy with music" cheerleading squad. will shine a genuine and intimate portrait of Elvis. The performance will be held on the main stage of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. The event is free for Wilkes facul Beacon Briefs 6 News Susquehanna to Freedom; Local Ties By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor "Susquehanna to Freedom," a play that demonstrates the role of the Susquehanna River in the Underground Railroad, will be seen in the Henry Student Center Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m. This play, which was written by Dr. Dorothy E. King, will be sponsored by Wilkes University's Office of Diversity Initiatives and Misericordia University Multicultural Education. King is a playwright and associate professor of sociology at Penn State. "Susquehanna to Freedom" examines the part that the Susquehanna River played in helping runaway slaves make their way north. In addition, the play speculates on how a trio of slaves, whose names appear in an 1842 runaway ad as escaping from Harford County, MD, might have actually made its way to freedom using the river as a guide. The play also highlights the work of African-American abolitionists who assisted the escaped slaves along the way, risking imprisonment under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1950 for merely helping those fleeing slavery. Erica Acosta, assosciate director ofDiversity Initiatives, said this event will be a great opportunity for students. "It's always good to know about local history," said Acosta. "It is also important to learn how the Susquehanna River played a role during the Underground Railroad period." This event will be free and open to the public. Refreshments will also be served. For more information, contact Erica Acosta through her email at Erica.Acosta@Wilkes. edu. @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu Study Abroad Fair students and staff with a Wilkes identification card. General admission will be $10. Wilkes University will hold a Study The box office can be reached at (570) 408Abroad Fair in the Henry Student Center 4540 for more information. Lounge on Tuesday,. Sept. 30, between 11 Faculty Exhibition 2014: A Tribute to a.m. and 1 p.m. Richard A. Fuller Second Annual Colonels vs. Cancer 5k The Sordoni Art Gallery will feature a Run/Walk faculty exhibit until the end of the semester The Colonels vs. Cancer Homecoming in honor of Richard A. Fuller. The gallery will be open between 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 5k will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28. Prebetween Tuesday and Sunday. Admission is registration will take place between 8:30 free. For more information, call (570) 408- a.m. and 9:45 a.m. across the street from Evans Hall. The cost to participate is $20 4325 or visit www.wilkes.edu/Sordoni dollars and the first 75 participants to arThe Allan P. Kirby Center Lecture Se- rive will receive a free t-shirt. The race will ries in Free Enterprise Presents: Michael start at 10 a.m. on Kirby Park Walkways, just across the Market Street Bridge from Reagan downtown Wilkes-Barre. The event will be The Allan P. Kirby Center Lecture Se- held rain or shine. ries will feature Michael Reagan, the eldest son of fonner President Ronald Reagan, Wednesday, October 1, 2014. The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The lecture is free and open to the ublic. �7 The Beacon - September 23, 2014 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the L&A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu How are you perceived on Social Media? Damage to public image from posting the wrong information By Nicole Zukowski L&A&E Editor Horror stories about how someone somewhere posted a status or uploaded a picture on their personal social media accounts that led them to somehow being fired from their job have floated around for years now. It could happen, though. In this generation, social media matters a great deal to employers. Everyone is reading tweets, looking at pictures on Instagram and scrolling through Facebook. Family members, friends, bosses and even future employers will check your social media accounts. "IBM calculated that 2.5 quintillion bites of info rmation are captured on the internet each day and most of this information is created through social media," Assistant Professor at the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, Kathleen Houlihan said. Many jobs today have to deal· with maintaining social media accounts for companies and organizations. "Digit• communication is only going to intensify and it will change the way every individual works and plays in the new era. Therefore, students using social media should understand it is important to be precise, have a specific goal and a targeted audience for their message," Houlihan said. "Establishing an identity in the virtual world is inexpensive yet time consuming, but it offers a great benefit for individuals beginning their career." When hired for a job in social media, it is important to be conscious of what is going on in the virtual world along with the physical world. Representing a company online is an important job because the public image of the company could be tarnished with just one irresponsible status update. Two weeks ago, DiGiomo Pizza accidentally tried to advertise their pizza in a hashtag on twitter that was trending for domestic violence. While people were posting "#WhyIStayed, with courageous and heartfelt tweets of their ordeals with domestic violence, DiGiomo tweeted "#WhyIStayed You had pizza." After DiGiomo's tweet surfaced, people grew furious. Many users tweeted how appalled they were at the company. To manage the entire backlash, DiGiomo tweeted an apology saying it did not bother learning what the hashtag meant before using it. The company even went further with tweeting out to everyone that shared their #WhyIStayed stories. "The world of social media is often more forgiving than other types of media when it comes to mistakes or untended posts. Every intention should be made to avoid these circumstances," Houlihan said. "When something extremely negative occurs using social media, the individual should acknowledge the error, apologize if the post did actual harm to others and then remove the post." After DiGiorno apologized and handled the situation with the level of respect that they did, the whole incident soon became news of the past. When that much data is produced daily, news on social media moves fast. Once something is put out on the web it will soon be piled on with new statuses or pictures, quickly making it old news. With maintaining personal accounts, if someone wants to get a feel for your online image they will dig deep on your pages. Good news Houlihan adds "There are isolated instances where social media has been very harmful to individuals; however these are the exception rather than the rule." Having a social media account, however, could advance your career if maintained properly. "Social media is a tool to help us present our professional identity and perhaps a glimpse of our social selves. It can be very helpful to build virtual networks, interact with communities of professionals who share our interests, and to create opportunities through our own sharing of content and ideas," Dr. Anne Batory, Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, said. It is better to be conscious of what you post than regret it later. Courtesy of Creative Commons The internet Is filled with social media sites to connect people. Establishing a responsible public image on social media sites could be a great benefit for your professional career. Just remember, anyone could see what you post. Social Media Tips for the Professional Keep personal pictures private. The last thing you need a prospective boss to find is that "totally rad" picture of you and your best buds from that party last weekend. Brag a little. If you 're doing something good for yourself or an organization, don't be scared to let other people know about it. .. Keep your circles tight. Facebook and Twitter aren't platforms for popularity. Only add those you know or those that can benefit you professionally. Make your connections meaningful. l' Keep a positive attitude. Everything may not always be going right, but banter and ranting aren't going to get you anywhere. Try to look on the bright side of things. If there 's a problem, work on fixing it. Grammar matters. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Make sure you read over your posts ahead of time. Making mistakes in grammar can leave you embarrassed and looking unprofessional. r �..J The'Beacon - September 23, 2014 I.:ife, M-s::-& Entertainment Games pla ed life-sized on the Greenway The Beacon/Briana O'Neil The Beacon/Briana O'Neil Here Is what you missed last Thursday on the Greenway. The WIikes University Programming Board hosted "Greenway Games" for the WIikes Community. WUPB had llfe-slzed games such as Monopoly, bouncy boxing, human shuffle board, gladiator joust, and Twister. "' The Beacon/ Briana O'Neil The Beacon/Briana O'Neil �Th Beacon - September 23, 2014 Life, :Arts-& Eatertainment The fragility of memory: Alzheimer's Awareness By James Jaskolka Editor-in-Chief The elevators in the nursing home are remarkably ornate. The red ve lvet carpet reflects off of the golden handrail, then off the full size mirror against the back wall, casting the elevator in an orange glow. A warm hum radiates from within as the passengers ascend to the second floor. There's a pleasant chime signaling the end of the trip, and it feels more like a Manhattan hotel than a nursing home. And then the doors open. Visitors must enter and exit the ward through a set of double doors equipped with an alarm system, in case any residents slip away from the workers and wander off. The small corridors are filled with people, mostly elderly. Some walk around, seemingly purposelessly, muttering incoherent phrases. Others sit in wheelchairs, mouth half open, gazing listlessly at each other, or at the wallpaper, or at nothing at all. The rest lie in bed, sleeping or studying the patterns on the ceilings. It smells faintly like urine and disinfectant . Katie Lawlor has never been to this particular nursing home, but she paints a similarly eerie image when recalling visiting her grandmother at another. "Everything was in such an order "that it almost looked fake, like prop~," she said. "It didn't look like she was at home. It didn 't look like she was comfortable." Lawlor, a junior business major, lost both grandparents to Alzheimer's Disease, a type ofneurodegenerative illness that causes brain cells to die at an accelerated rate. Its repercussions are being recognized for all of September as part of World Dementia Awareness Month. Alzheimer's, which is the most common form of dementia according to the Alzheimer's Association, essentially strips its victims of their memory, sometimes short-term, sometimes long-term, but always exponentially. "These problems all occur in the hippocampus, one of the learning centers of the brain," Associate Professor of Psy- chology Ed Schicatano said. "We see things like aphasias, or language disorders. An Alzheimer's patient will have difficulty producing and understanding words. We also see problems recognizing objects .. .facial recognition is wiped out also. It's a memory loss that hits every type of memory there is." On paper, it may seem like just an unfortunate consequence of aging. But in practice, in the real world, it can be devastating. Lawlor recalled, as a 6 year old, visiting her grandfather in a nursing home. She was taken out to use the restroom, and shortly after, he had an episode. "I could hear him yelling. My dad and uncles were trying to talk to him, and he was trying to fight them, because he didn't know who they were," she said. "I'd never seen my pop like .that. .. he was always this big, gentle giant of a man, and it was scary. It's like they're a completely different person, because they're so scared in their own head." Schicatano said that there is little known about the disease, such as if it is directly linked to genetics, or what exactly causes it. There is also no known cure. Schicatano did state, however, a few different things professionals believe may help prevent the disease, such as taking anti-inflammatories like baby aspirin, or by consuming antioxidants such as blueberries or red wine. Additionally, Schicatano considers himself a supporter of the "use it or lose it" concept, stressing the importance of "thinking deeply and strengthening neural networks." Lawlor also has advice to give from her experiences. "It definitely makes you value what you have now," she said. "You learn to really value every moment that you can think of, every memory... because you think 'one day, I may not have this."' To learn more about Alzheimer's Disease, readers can go to www.alz.org. @wilkesbeacon james.jasko/kabutler@wilkes.edu Cultural impact of Elvis takes the stage By BIii Amos Assitiant L&A&E Editor Wilkes University invites you to celebrate Elvis Presley's legacy with its upcoming production of All The King's Women performing at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on September 25 - 28. All The King's Woman offers a unique glimpse into the life of the King of Rock ' n' Roll through the eyes of the women who have been affected by his presence. "This story is about the people who have l:l@en influenced by Elvis as much as it's about Elvis Presley, himself," Teresa Fallon said. Fallon is the Director of Theater at Wilkes University and the director of All the King's Women. "It's about what Elvis meant to one woman with a lonely home life, the woman who sold Elvis his first guitar, women who worked in the White House during the Nixon administration, and many more." Fallon explained that one of the most unique characteristics of the play is that though this is Elvis' story, the king himself does not appear in the play; rather he is alluded to as being ever present somewhere nearby. The stage is decorated with giant white letters spelling Elvis's name, which Fallon describes as a place from which the actors enter, and therefore serving as a physical manifestation of the idea that all the situations in the play are a result of Elvis's influence upon his fans. The play is also a commentary on how being a superstar can change you and mold you into an icon that is larger than life. "It's a story about celebrity fame and what it's like attain that status. It's about what that status does to someone like Elvis Presley who was just a simple country boy from Tupelo, Mississippi," Fallon said. Teresa Fallon gave praise to the elements of All the King's Women that make a play a successful and entertaining experience, not the least of which are the members of her cast and crew who she delighted in working with. "It's wonderful to .see the actors grow throughout the rehearsal process," Fallon said, "They've been taking a lot of challenging risks, which I think is great to see." Fallon explained that as the actors experimented with their characters, the play evolved and the actors find something new about their characters. Amanda Thomas, a senior musical theater major, explains that the play lends itself to an actor's imagination. "Smaller scenes that are simple to learn allow you to really work on your character and better develop your role," she said. The play offers many challenges, according to the members of the cast, whether they're portraying multiple characters, maintaining high energy that allows the pace to easily flow from one scene to the next, or teaches them something new about Elvis Presley, like his avid love for automobiles. "You don't have to know Elvis Presley to like this play," Fallon said. "Even if you don't you'll like this play. It holds together as a piece of drama and a piece of comedy as well. It's an incredible story about how fame affects you no matter who you are, whether you're the star of the fan." Nightly performances of"All the King's Women" will be at 8 P.M. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts a Sunday matinee performance at 2 P.M. Admission is $10 for the general public, $5 for students and seniors, and free with a valid Wilkes I.D. @wilkesbeacon william.amos 1@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Teresa Fallon The performance Is about how Elvls Influenced many people In his time. His different relatlonshlps with a variety of different women is brought to life. r �r • I J ..J l Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - September 23, 2014 By Bill Amos ''It's a very fulfilling mom She explained that as am that moment can ~ ve hen you're out there and owd it can make or br Perfq:rmancealso allows of breaking away from be well, P9tkulski explained. "It'J run to just prete every 9pce. and while. be you. . · · in Assitant L&A&E Editor 4• Do you r~ember wanted to be wh you recall that wanted to asp' be astronauts 'fighters or President of Ashley theater 'There's . you're sing t you just know it's. going to be y oment and I bao (batmoment," she sai J::.. 1'Jdrr "JJQ~t • "'>'>£9 !>ti 10 �11 The Beacon - September 23, 2014 Homecoming will be the swanky affair 0f 'the year L 1 By Nlcole Zukowski L&A&E Editor Wilkes is celebrating Homecoming Week with various events planned for the Wilkes community. All the fun and excitement starts on Wednesday, Sept. 27 with a free Riverfront concert sponsored by Wilkes University Programming Board. The concert will feature country band Parmalee. Seating will take place at 7 P.M. at the River Common, located across from Evans Hall. Parmalee will go on stage at 8 P.M. The concert is followed by a pep rally on the Sept. 28 to show Colonel pride for the upcoming football game on Saturday. The pep rally will feature entertainment to get the crowd hyped, along with food, rally towels and t-shirts. The theme of the homecoming formal dance this year is "The Roaring Twenties". Staying with the theme of the dance the homecoming t-shirts will read the quote, "A Little "Party Never Killed Nobody", from F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1920's based novel "The Great Gatsby". The Pep Rally will take place on the Greenway at 7 P.M. "Homecoming week brings out the school spirit in our student body, which leads to a happier and more enjoyable campus,"Pharmacy major and homecoming court participant, Elizabeth Bracco said. "All of the events on campus throughout the week encourage students to attend the game and future games, which builds stronger bonds between our student body." Student Government Executive Board Corresponding Secretary, Kaitlyn Wolfe explained how she came up with the theme for the dinner dance: "I came up with the theme, "The Roaring Twenties" because I think it represents the idea of having a good time but always doing it with class." With a black and gold classy decor, on Friday at 6 P.M a formal dinner dance will be held at Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs Casino located on Highland Park Boulevard. The University is supplying buses that will transport students to and from the event all night starting at 5 :30 P.M. from the Henry Student Center. The dinner dance will have a DJ, photo booth and raffle prizes. Participants attending the dinner dance have the option between two gourmet meals, along with a deluxe bar. The dance will end at 11 P.M. As part of her job on Student Government, Wolfe takes a large lead in planning the events of homecoming. "My favorite thing about homecoming week is seeing all of our planning come to life. There are so many things that go on behind the scenes that bring it all together, so being able to see the outcome is very rewarding," Wolfe said. Ending the homecoming celebration Wilkes Football will take on Lycoming College. The game will kickoff at 1 P.M. on Saturday at Schmidt Stadium at Ralston Athletic Complex. Immediately before kickoff , lettermen and letterwomen will be recognized on the field. At halftime, the Alumni Association will award the Ancestral Colonel Award will be presented to Alan Gubanich '64. In addition, the Marching Colonels will perform for the audience. Colonels vs. Cancer 5k Fun Run/Walk will take place on Sept. 28. Registration begins at 8:30 A.M. at the River Common across from Evans Hall. The race begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $15, or $20 the day of the event. The run will start at the River Common and go over to Kirby Park. Proceeds from the event benefit Relay for Life at Wilkes. The registration fee for the race also includes a Relay for Life t-shirt. For people who want to donate to Relay for Life but can't participate in Sunday's run/walk go to the Wilkes Relay for Life page:http://relay.acsevents.org/site/ TR?pg=entry&fr_id=65869. Homecoming in its truest form is a time of the academic year where schools welcome alumni back to campus. There are plenty of events planned through the Office of Alumni Relations that will happen this weekend that center around alumni experiencing college life again. Homecoming also allows current students to connect with alumni. "I look forward to meeting alumni that return to campus each year and hearing stories about what Wilkes was like when they attended," Connor Zale, senior biology major and member of homecoming court this year, said. For more information on homecoming week contact Kaitlyn Wolfe, kaitlyn. wolfe@wilkes.edu. For information on alumni events contact Bridget Giunta Husted of the Office of Alumni Relations, bridget.giunta@wilkes.edu. ["II @wilkesbeacon It:) nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu For Alumni Events and l Information See News, Page 3 VISIT THE BEACON ONLINE @ THEWILKESBEACON.COM FOR THE EXCLUSIVE HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY r �_J The Beacon - September 23, 2014 12 �12 The Beacon - September 23, 2014 William Francis •~l30" Ryan, Jr. is a force - both in and out of the sporting arena. This week, he'll return as the guest of honor at Saturday's "Share the Spirit'' event. Share the Spirt is a new homecoming event designed to celebrate the legacy of the university's athletics. This is the second time Ryan has been back since graduating in 1969. Born on Dec. 20, 1947, just outside of Philadelphia in Chester, Pa., Ryan attended Chester High School, was the president of his class and captain of three sports teams. er graduating, he came to Wilkes and continued his basketball career. From 1965 -1969 Ryan scored 807 points, grabbed 278 rebounds and dished out 276 assists. In a 1969 game against Susquehanna University, Ryan went on to make a school record of 18 baskets totaling 43 points. ''I came to Wtlkes with my high school coach Ron Rainey and a teammate," Ryan said. "I was going to either Temple or Rutgers but my high school coach Ron Rainey talked me into taking a look at Wilkes. I was able to receive a leadership grant because I was president of my class and captain of three sports during [high school]." 13 Ryan graduated from Wtlkes with a ' In 1984, he was hired by the. llt)tve~ity;' bachelor's degree in business administration of WtSConsin-PlattevHle whereJ1,e coached for l 5 years and post&! a 352-76 overall in 1969. ''When I was in school we didn't talk record. Dwit)g his time there; Ryan won about having a 3.5 GPA. The biggest driving four national championships (199 l, 1995, factor for us to get good grades was to stay 1998, 1999). out of Vietnam," Ryan explained. ''If you fn 1998 Coach Ryan almost had the dropped below a 2 GPAyou were kicked out chance to coach against Wilkes in the of school and drafted into the Army." national championship game. Both Wilkes When he graduated from Wilkes he was and University of Wisconsin-Platteville offered a job withArco, but was then drafted reached the final four that year in Salem, into the Army where he was a military Va. Wilkes, however, lost to Hope College policeman in Fort Gordon. He served from 81-61 while Ryan and the University 1969 to I 972 and ended up being a sergeant of Wisconsin-Platteville defeated Hope which is something, he says, that doesn't College 69-56 and bad a perfect season. happen to a lot of draftees. Following his success at the University Ryan said he tells people that he was of Wisconsin-Platteville, Ryan was hired drafted, letting them assume it was an NBA as the head coach for the University of draft rather than the Army's. When he came Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he coached out of the service, he decided to utilize his for two seasons·. In those two years Ryan led degree in business by earning a teacher's the team to back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in a decade. certificate. Ryan began his coaching career in 1972 at In 2001, Ryan was named the 13th head Brookhaven Junior High School in Delaware coach at the University of Wisconsin. In County, where he taught social sciences 13 seasons, Ryan has yet to have a losing a and coached for one year. After leaving record and has made the NCAA tournament Brookhaven, he coached at Sun Valley High every year, including an impressive to School in Aston, Pennsylvania :from 1974 to the Final Four last season. 1976, and was named conference Coach of His leadership skills have earned him the Year in 1976. Following his success at recent recognition on ESPN's "Top 50 Sun Valley, Ryan became the assistant coach coaches" list as the 7th best college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for basketball coach. eight years. I "Leaders are made based on your run when . you are young, ho you tough situations and how yo bounce bacf :froin adversity,'' Ryan said. Bis Iiard wo4igg ptentality has allow him to be in the position he is today. ••Growing up l was always the yom1ges kid in my class, because I started the firs grade when I was four years old," he sai "f always had to run a little faster, work little harder and be a little tougher becaus when you are the youngest some things ar stacked against if you let them." Ryan would like to be remembered fo turning the basketball program around during his time at Wilkes. He hopes to inspire other.students from his success an to give students something to strive for. "I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and I put in the hours to get wher I am today," he said. , Ryan encourages people to information about their classmates an contact information so they can stay · touch with them. He enjoys catching u with fellow classmates and reminiscin about their times at Wilkes. For this week's trip back to WilkesBarre, Ryan is looking forward to seein all of the campus changes since his 2003 visit. _. @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu r �_J 14 The Beacon - September 23, 2014 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu Preventing progress: How helping becomes hurting Does new "rape prevention" nail polish reinforce victim blaming? By Ashley Evert Managing Editor A Google search for "rape prevention nail polish" yields not the name of the company creating the polish, how much it costs, or where to purchase it. Instead, the search brings up a list of headlines from "A Manicure Won't Stop Rape" to "Nail polish: Anti-rape or anti-woman?" Four male students at North Carolina State University most likely had the best intentions when they created the nail polish, but their new invention is stirring up quite a commotion-and it hasn't even been released yet.The company the students created, called Undercover Colors, is in the process of producing a nail polish that changes colors to warn the wearer when her* drink has been drugged. The polish detects the three most common date rape drugs: Rohypnol, Xanax and GHB. When the wearer dips her finger in her drink, the polish will change color when in contact with one of these colorless, odorless drugs. While this is undeniably a great invention, many feminists and social and personal interest in gender studies as well as domestic violence and rape culture, related that the nail polish raises issues of traditional gender roles and femininity since all females do not wear nail polish. "Add this to your arsenal- put it in with your pepper spray and your small but sharp knife or whatever you have because you have to be afraid 24/7 because you are always a potential victim of assault." Briceno parodied the too-true statements that women hear in the media and from their friends and family. Jennifer Thomas, developmental psychologist and director of the Women's and Gender Studies program believes that while the nail polish may not be the best solution, at least it is getting people talking. "I think it's . really wonderful that people are talking about this issue. We really need to talk about these things if we are going to see any change. So if wearing nail polish sparks conversation about rape culture then that's great, but in the scheme of things it can't just be women fighting for women, it needs to be a societal change," Thomas said. "We need to change our culture that ............, ----... ,, 11111111111 1111111 1111111-. . . . . . ., lave111C_1111_talllelfllillMn111Cat1se1111 llllflrllSlllllldillliCU■ lflSSIII.. ' rights activists are up in arms because it is reinforcing the idea that women need to protect them.selves, not that we should be teaching men not to rape. Some would argue that we are encouraging rape culture with this invention. "It still puts the responsibility on someone who could potentially be the victim or women in general," said Mia Briceno, associate professor of communication studies. "You get into this slippery slope where you blame the people who developed the nail polish and that's not the point at all. It's a very interesting invention and is something that could have a positive impact on peoples' everyday lives, but it is questionable in terms of 'does it really get at the heart of the matter?' and that doesn't seem like the case," she continued. Briceno, who has both scholarly teaches girls to go out into the world and avoid getting raped. I'm sure that every girl has had that conversation with her parents or some adult about how she needs to protect herself. Almost every woman does rituals to avoid getting raped whether it's not walking alone, holding car keys a certain way, finding certain places to park their cars. Women's lives are restricted because they are very aware that they could be a victim of violence," Thomas stated. The Beacon/Ashley Evert If her drink Is drugged, the polish on her nails will turn a different color when swirled In the drink. take it seriously as something with a lot of impact beyond the moment," Briceno related . Beyond informing students about consent, Thomas would like to see a sort of center on campus enacted that would deal with any sort of human rights issues. "I really think we need a center that is headed by an expert in these types of issues," she noted. "People need awareness, they need true bystanders. It would be great, too, if the university surveyed incoming students about consent and what rape means and what student's rights are. Maybe we need to find out where our students are and tailor a program to that, do the program, then capture data again and see if it works," Thomas said. The hot debate on the validity of a date Women·~ lives are restricted because thev are verv aware that thev could be aVicd11 of violence. What is holding society back on making a change? "We don't teach responsible sex education. We don't teach people of all genders how they may want to explore their own sexuality and how they should rape prevention nail polish may wage on for years. Personally, my bottom line is if swirling my nails in my drink is a way to protect myself from sexual abuse then I'm all for it-but I think it's essential to educate ourselves and our children about consent to prevent the responsibility from constantly ·falling on the victims of these heinous crimes. Once we stop victim-blaming, real change can begin. *Editor's note: Due to statistics about rape where victims are overwhelmingly female and perpetrators are overwhelming male, in addition to the fact that the polish is marketed exclusively to females, this article assumes the pronoun "she " when discussing potential victims. It is understood that this is not exclusively an issue where females are always victims and males are always perpetrators. @wilkesbeacon ashley.evert@wilkes.edu LJ~ ~ OD ~(Q}ftftw) till �f' D The Beacon - September 23, 2014 "n r L 15 Opinion YA books vs. their silver screen adaption By Elyse Guzlewlcz Opinion Writer If you're a frequent patron of the movie theater, you have probably noticed the trend. Almost three-quarters of the films are based off of something else, and the hottest new source is young adult (or YA) fiction. Now, I say new source, but YA books have been hitting the silver screen for decades. If you count children's stories and middle-grade books, they have been around even longer. But let's trace it back to where the modern boom started: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Harry Potter was a teen/tween smash, so it is no surprise that the movie adaptation was a hit among the target demographic. The movie invited new fans, hooking adults and other audiences to the story. The trend started catching on with adaptations of Twilight, the vampire romance the internet loves to hate; The Princess Diaries, which only some are aware are actually books; and The Hunger Games, the novel-to-film that made dystopia cool again. Harry Potter spawned eight films from seven books, earning more than $7. 7 billion and clocking in at the most lucrative movie franchise of all time (It also started the trend of splitting one book into multiple parts with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2, but that's a topic for another article). As popular as Harry Potter was, most critics agree that it was The Hunger Games that acted as a catalyst for the YA adaptation deluge. Not only did The Hunger Games create lifelong fans of the book and movie series, generate $408 million dollars, and become the first film since Avatar that stayed # 1 for four consecutive weekends, it skyrocketed Jennifer Lawrence to the status of America's Darling and the rest of the cast and major crew members into the spotlight. All of a sudden, producers, directors, and actors alike wanted in. The Fault in Our Stars, Ifl Stay, The Giver, Divergent, and The Maze Runner are just a few of the films that followed in The Hunger Games' footsteps, hoping to land in the same place as their competitors. This year alone, there will be 36 movies based on books, almost half of which are based on Young Adult novels. There are multiple reasons YA books are so easy to make into movies. First off, the script is almost written for you. The plot is there, dialogue is there, and the action is already plotted out. Don't get me wrong, it still takes effort to adapt fiction into a screenplay, but working from an established concept certainly helps. Speaking of established, another thing adaptations have going for them is the fanbase that will surely accompany the movies. Even movies that are generally considered bastardizations of the source material (such as Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and Eragon) opened strong, with Percy Jackson even releasing another film in 2012. With every successful film, more and more fans are added, and it is widely accepted that most fans will go see a movie even if it's received a plethora of bad reviews - you know, out of principle. Beyond even that, YA books usually come in series and more recently trilogies. The Hunger Games will have four films, and if they follow the current trend each one will gross more than the last. Like The Hobbit, there is potential for one book to be converted into multiple movies. In general, the last book of the series will be adapted into two or more films (such as Mockingjay Part 1 /2, Breaking Dawn Part 1 /2, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 /2), generating even more money and allowing them to stick to the source material better to ensure a good audience rating. YA has staked its claim on the big screen as a strong seller and a way to push lesser-known actor's and actresses into the spotlight. It's established, it's popular, and it's making more money than ever. Even if people start to notice that YA is taking over as the #1 source for book adaptations, this train is not slowing down, and I doubt that it's planning on stopping any time soon. @wilkesbeacon elyse.guziewicz@wilkes.edu I Wrote This for You: A Unique Photographic and Poetic Journey By Sara Plsak Opinion Writer I Wrote This for You combines the elements of photography and poetry into one collection by a person with the peculiar name "Please Find This." Speaking to an individual the author has lost, each page contains a photograph captioned with poetic verse. These photographs and captions are divided into four separate chapters: Sun, Moon, Stars and Rain. Not only are there four separate chapters included in the collection, there are also two separate and distinct emotions that this collection evokes : love and anger. This is the type of book you read on a lazy Sunday afternoon, simple and non-complex. Now, do not get me wrong, this is not necessarily a negative description of the book. The poems functioning as captions to the photographs are simple verses. At first, I . found myself judging the text adversely based on its ·simplicity. The author is no E.E. Cummings, Emily Dickinson or Allen Ginsburg. This left me with the following thought: Should the entire book be appraised based on the lack of complexity in the poetry? The answer is no. After some reconsideration on my part, the author is not claiming to be as great or even half as great as the classic poets mentioned. In fact, with a pseudonym such as "Please Find This," the author is not claiming to be anyone. This brings the reader to the realization that the noncomplicated poetry can be viewed as an ironic device to explain the intricate, complex pain that is associated with loss. Even the still-life photographs feature an abundance of life's full emotions. Although the verse may be simple, I Wrote This for You is a photographic and poetic journey through love, loss and every emotion in between. The emotional accumulation leads the reader to the end of the compilation's journey. With all this sentation building with each page, it seems that a logical conclusion would be the release of emotional tension or at least a viable answer as to the cause of the author's agony and despondency. Upon finishing this collection, I still do not know the answers to vital questions concerning this text. Who is the author? Who has he or she lost? What was · the nature of their relationship? Why or how had their relationship been terminated? These are all questions the author does not answer. Furthermore, the reader, . left with very few clues, can only hypothesize possible answers. One thing is clear: whether this twofol d artistic collection evokes deepseated feelings of hope, of sadness, or of passion in the reader, the final pages should act as a catharsis. Although it is unfair to judge the text based on its simplicity, the element that I Wrote This for You should be evaluated on is a lack of final cathartic, emotional release. Since each page of photography and poetry brings forth a new sentiment, the collection at times seems strung together and lacks cohesion. From b(?ginning to end, the author is experiencing confusion and loss. As a reader along for the emotional rollercoaster ride, you too will be unable to resolve your attitude of confusion before the concluding page. I Wrote This for You isa unique journey that comes with a dual-edged sword: abundance of beautiful, expressive emotion with no resolution. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September_~3,_20!4 :ir0pm·on ■ Ida Maria ''Accidental Happiness'' review By Eric Casey Staff Writer Ida Maria is finally back with new material for the first time since her second album Katia flopped in late 2010. She has been through a lot since then, and if her first six track EP is any indicator of a future fourth album, then we'll here about what she went through. The Norwegian indie and punk rocker has never really busted through the cage. What I mean is her talent has pretty much stayed in Norway, minus the few TV appearances in other countries including America. Her first album Fortress Round My Heart was released in 2008. The entire album had catchy songs that gained approval from many critics. "Oh My God" was a minor hit, but it wasn't until "I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked" did she become recognized on the charts in Europe. The song served as a backdrop in many commercials and TV shows as well. However, while on tour to support the album she had problems with alcohol which made her cancel many shows and had breakdowns ''All is Lost'' review By BIii Amos Assistant L&A&E Editor How interesting can it be to watch a movie featuring only one character? There's no question that it takes a specific kind of actor to keep the audience's attention for nearly two hours without getting bored. Academy Award winner Robert Redford keeps you captivated in the 2014 survival film, All Is Lost. The story wastes no time with lengthy introductions and doesn't even offer to give you main character's name. When we first meet our man, he is the lone passenger on a sea-faring vessel in the middle of the Indian Ocean where his boat is struck by derelict cargo freight, turning his life completely topsy-turvy. It's not easy to watch a film with only one character. There exists the risk of boredom and monotony. How do you keep the story interesting where your protagonist has no one else to interact with? How far can you stretch the story? All Is Lost has no shortage of answers to these questions as Redford spends the entire film, doing wherever he can to keep the boat afloat on an unfriendly tide. With extremely little dialogue the story is driven by continuous conflict that keeps you wondering if the main character is going to survive long enough to see the credits at the end of his own movie. He faces a turmoil amidst a raging oceanic storm that sends his boat careening and bobbing to and fro as waves crash over the rail, tossing the vessel on its end and upside down. The radio is damage.d and he loses navigation, leaving the character literally stranded in the middle of the ocean. All Is Lost is anything but subtle and Redford's soul performance is not lost on us. The film keeps you watching to see what will happen next. You'll want to know what next challenge lies in store. If I found this film difficult to watch at moments, it's because I can imagine just how terrifying it could be to stuck in the middle of the ocean and trying to make it back to civilization on a sinking, dying vessel. Even as the prospect of being left swimming in the middle of the ocean and his boat sunk, Redford maintains his resolve in what anyone else might call a hopeless, no-win scenario. Let's face it, film fans: What would you do if you were all alone on a sinking boat in middle of the ocean? Panic, yes. Redford's performance is that of a strong individual who has accepted his fate, but not resigned to it. He keeps going when anyone else might have given up and forfeited himself or herself to Poseidon's wrath. All Is Lost is a worthwhile watch. Should you ever find yourself surfing the Netflix gallery looking for something to watch and you happen to come across this movie, don't pass it by. My only regret is not watching it sooner. on stage. She would release her gritty rock sound. forgettable second album in 2010 "Last Vice" is somewhat upbeat and then release her third album with nice guitar riffs and dreamy Love Conquers All online only last harpsichord sounds . "Bad News" year. is probably the most " rock" she's Since her debut she has been ever sounded. conquering her alcohol problem It's like what Joan Jett would and has been improving since. sound like today if she was 29 like "My body was a stranger. I Ida. didn 't recognize the person I saw The last three tracks are in the mirror. Whenever I wo uld astounding as well, especially see a picture of myself, I was "Cold Blooded." It's the best song bewildered. I didn't understand, on the EP because of how it sounds I no longer knew who I was . I like it could have been a huge rock couldn't find home. I had traveled anthem in the '80s. It also defines the world for years, I suddenly . every aspect of her persona just stopped moving, but I had lost my right. soul somewhere and I couldn't find Ida Maria is on the cusp of it anywhere." alternative rock stardom, but not Recently, she released her first having a bigger label is holding EP titled "Accidental Happiness" her back. on iTunes. Her voice is in great An interesting fact about form giving off that deep bluesy this B.A . rock chick is she has rock vibe she had on her debut "synesthesia." It's a neurological album. phenomenon which allows her to Nobody sounds like her. envision color when listening to The first track, "Boogie With music, which is something I sort of The Devil's Soul" sounds out of relate to. this world. @wilkesbeacon It has a mix of 1930's jazz which eric.casey@wilkes.edu then progresses into a '90s obscure • �,,. rlT Th:eT Beacon - September 23, 2014 r ,::what are you: most exci't edl for at, Hom,ecoming?'' Opinion ·, " · . 17 :11,f} ~,; ,, eil 18 eil "I cannot wait to go to the game. I am already pumped up for it. It should be a really exciting game." - Amanda Kornak, Junior "I am excited for the dance. I am a commuter, so It Is hard sometimes to be a part of all the different activities that WIikes offers." - Sara Davis, Junior "To get all dressed up and go to the dance and being able to get together with all my friends." - Kayla Bucci, Senior "Being a football player, I am definitely looking forward to the game. I also can't wait for the dance because it is 20's themed, and to see what the new place and set up will be like." - Marcus Leaf, Junior r �J. T_Ee Beacon :. ~e2~mbe! 23, 201j _____________ Opi~~o~ 18 The Washington Redskins controversy Should the franchise change the historical name? By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor In recent years, there has been talk around the league that the NFL was considering changing the Washington "Redskins" name, due to it's natura.of being offensive to Native Americans. The reasoning for it being found offensive is that the term "redskins" is also referred to as a racial slur. Not much ever came of it, until recently. Toward the beginning of the 20 I 4 NFL season, the topic surfaced once again, and this time, it gained much more media attention. Players, owners, media outlets, ESPN, Native American tribes, and now even U.S. senators are urging the NFL to act quickly and change the name. In June, The United States Patent and Trademark Office canceled six federal trademark registrations for the Redskins Numerous featured columnists who · write for large sports websites refuse to use the name, certain ESPN personalities went on ti)e record to say they will not say the name on live tv. How far is this going to go before the NFL changes it, and honestly, should they? Before we break this down some more and get into the controversial aspect of this let us look at the facts. The Washington Redskins were originally known as the Boston Braves. In 1933, co-owner George Preston Marshall changed the name to the Redskins, in recognition of the then-head coach William Henry "Lone Star" Dietz, who claimed to be part Sioux. On July 6, 1933, the Boston Herald reported that ''the change was made to avoid confusion with the Braves baseball team." Since their creation, the Redskins franchise has had its fair share of the history books. In 1937 and 1942, the Redskins won the ''NFL Championships." In 1982, 1987, and 1991, the Redskins won the Superbowl. This rich history, all under the name Redskins, is something many locals, die-hard fans, former players and coaches, and current owner Dan Snyder, do not want to see changed. In 2002, a poll commissioned by Sports Illustrated found that 75% of ( Trevor Skene, Senior those American Indians surveyed had no objection to the Redskins name. Again in 2004, a poll by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania supported the prior poll's findings, concluding that 91 % of the American Indians surveyed in the 48 states on the United States mainland found the name acceptable and setting out in detail the exact wording of the questions. Even to this day, after reading many articles and watching EPSN reports and documentaries, many people (and Native Americans) still do not find the term to be offensive or racial in any way. Why should a team have to change the name of their franchise because a petition was started to change it, and a very small percentage of people find it offensive? If we are going to say the Redskins is an offensive term, relating to the color of their skin and having an indian as their mascot, then let's look at some other teams and mascots that could be considered racial. Kansas City Chiefs- refers to Indians. Chicago Blackhawks- Almost identical logo as the Redskins . Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors all have names that once or currenlty relate to the term "Indian." Why are the Redskins the only one under fire? "Do the right thing" is the campaign facing the NFL for changing their name, but who can decide that is the actual "right" thing to do? If this change were to be completed, it would cost the franchise millions of dollars in re branding (changing every thing named "Redskins" in the stadium, websites, official nerchandise and every jersey ever sold to date), and lastly, how can you stop fans from wearing their old "redskins" jersey into the games? The topic is seemingly 50-50 when you talk to people about their opinions, but I for one think changing an entire franchise to satisfy a handful of people is wrong. The Redskins are a part of the NFL, and history of football, and that is something that cannot be changed. What are your thoughts? Should the NFL change the name of the Washington Redkins? Tell us your opinions online at www.thewilkesbeacon.com "I do not think they should change it, •· mainly from a finanical standpoint. Every Redskins jersey would need to be exchanged, and the name would still live on forever to the true fans?' Tim Hoffman, Senior "I was once on a mission trip in New Mexico on a Navajo reservation, and most of them were infact Redskins fans that took no offense to the name?' @randomfrankp frank.passalacqua@wilkes.edu �5 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Colonels square off against 23rd ranked . Lycoming Warriors in homecoming game By Daniel Van Brunt Sports Writer Coming into the game ranked 23rd in the country, the Lycoming Warriors come into town to face Wilkes for the homecoming game. The Colonels were just on the road for their first away game as they squared off against the Delaware Valley Rams. This game is arguably one of the tougher games the Colonels will play in during their season. The Lycoming Warriors are a dangerous team. So far, they have scored 68 and have averaged 34 points per game. They have rushed for 303 yards while passing for 443 yards. Their offensive is sure to be a challenge for the Colonels to stop, but it's not their only strong point. The Warriors defense was able to shut out Albright with a score of26-0. Two players for the Warriors were recog- nized with the Middle Atlantic Conference Player of the Week award. Tyler Jenny, the starting quarterback, won the award for offense after his outstanding play against Albright. He threw for a 65% completion rating, 213 yards passing, and 2 touchdowns. Michael Gentile won the award on defense as an defensive back. During the second week he went on to intercept two passes in his second career start. Craig Needharnmer is a player you cannot forget about as he is the starting running back for the team. He tied the Lycoming school record in touchdowns and is the focus for an around the region column for D3football.com. The Warriors defense tore apart Albright's offense as they limited them to six first downs and 114 yards all game. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu r �J The Beacon - September 23, 2014 Sports 20 Seniors last homecoming set to be a special one By Jared Powell Sports Writer On Saturday Sept. 27, Wilkes University will have its most important test of the season when they host Lycoming College on their homecoming game. For all seniors this will be the last time they get to suit up for homecoming at the RAC (Ralston Athletic Complex). There are plenty of other activities going on during that weekend, but a wise man once said "the most important event is the football game." Alumni and friends will be out to watch the Colonels kick off for football. Wilkes has lost to Lycoming the last few years, but is looking to change the outcome of this year's game. Wilkes so far is 1-1 on the year with a win against Misericordia and a loss against Muhlenberg. The Colonels have a couple offensive threats which includes quarterback Sophomore Ryan Dailey. Dailey was added to the honorable mention list for MAC player of the week after he threw for 212 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Cougars. The Beacon/Purvit Patel You also must account for the duo at The WIikes offensive llne will have to be on top of its game If WIikes Is gotight end with seniors Drew Devitt and ing to be able to beat the 23rd ranked Lycoming Warriors. Jeremy Hartman who combine for 141 yards and a touchdown each through the first two games. Hartman is a dualsport athlete, with this being his first year with the football team and he is looking unstoppable so far. "The guys on the team accepted me right away, and that helped a lot. Also I have some athleticism so it helps when I am on the field," said Hartman. Also, on the defensive side the Colonels have some young studs manning the middle. Sophomores Tanner Stengel and Michael Condrad have been doing an excellent job on the interior of the defense. Stengel leads the defense in tackles with 17 and a sack to add to that. Condrad follows up a close second with 16. With this being the seniors last homecoming I asked senior Tyler Thomas how he feels about playing in his last one he responded with "This one will be a little special, but I am more so looking forward to beating Lycoming more than anything I will worry about the homecoming part of it after we get the win." ~ @wilkesbeacon l.'-1jared.powell@wilkes.edu Athletes look to recover from injury to join team .\... - he Beacon/ Purvit Patel Freshman right tackle Alex Hollingshead is current ly dealing with a hairline fracture of his left arm earlier in the season. By Andre Spruell possibility of injury. They can range from Sports Writer taking a day to months or even years to heal, depending on their severity. In sports, injuries are something that Two Wilkes athletes interviewed spoke seems to be occurring more occasionally. of their recent injuries that are currently Whether it's as non-contact as golf or keeping them sidelined until they can as brutal as football, there is always a get back into action. One of the athletes interviewed was 6'2" junior captain guard Devin Dunn of the men's basketball team. Dunn is recovering from a torn meniscus, which he suffe red back in January. He did not know he had suffered the injury until two months later, when he got the x-rays back. As a result, Dunn had surgery this past April and hopes to be back on the court for the Colonels on the first day of the season, October 15. The other athlete interviewed is a member of the football team, freshman Right Tackle Alex Hollingshead. He suffered a hairline fracture on his forearm earlier this season. Like Dunn, he di_d not know the severity of the injury when it first occurred. Initially, Hollingshead thought it was just a stinger that would go away in a few minutes, since he could not move his whole arm right away. When asked about their injuries, the most striking difference was when they were asked what the most difficult part of the recovery process was. Dunn replied saying, "Physical therapy. It 's like two and a half hours a day, and it's tough and difficult. " On the other hand, Hollingshead replied "Taking math quizzes since I broke my dominant arm and also not being able to play football every week." Some similarities that stood out were the fact that neither athlete suffered a serious inj ury before the. injury they are currently facing: The main similarity was when asked "What is the main thing that motivates you to recover from your current injury?" Hollingshead replied, "Being able to have a fast recovery so I can compete with my teammates again and earn back some playing time." Likewise, Dunn said, "The love of the game. It sucks sitting on the sidelines watching the guys play and not being able to play is miserable." The main idea is that for athletes, an injury does not make them weaker, it only makes them stronger. Although getting an injury is a major setback, having the fortitude and mental toughness to overcome a serious injury is what makes the athlete stronger and what allows him or her to get back on the court or field to be with their teammates and compete alongside teammates, which they consider to be like family. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu • �fOS: ,f.S: 1':idm'jtQ'j2 - no'.>B5fl 5fif L 21 (l'°' The Beacon - September 23, 2014 'Records are meant to be broken:' le An interview with two former Wilkes football stars lr st to a. :d ,U ;o )r ty at le :y )f )S m te !S Ill Ill th !S By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor If one were to take a look inside the Wilkes University football record book they would come across the names Brett Trichilo and Mike Gundersdorf. Trichilo graduate,d from Wilkes in 2005 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and currently works for Sandvik where he has been there for four years. Gundersdorf graduated from Wilkes in 1997 with a degree in communications/ public relations, and currently is the director of operations for Wilkes campus in Mesa, Arizona. As the director of operations he is in charge of recruitment and day to day operations. Running back Brett Trichilo currently holds the record for most points scored, and most rusbing yards at Wilkes. from 2001-2004 he ran for 5,837 yards including a record performance against Susquehanna in 2004 rushing for 316 yards. Wide Receiver Mike Gunder-sdorf currently holds the record for most receptions yards and receiving yards catching 205 passes for 3,603 yards. In a game against Juniata in 1997 he caught a school record 14 passes for 271 yards in a game that got the school national attention. Both Trichilo and Gundersdorf when asked about their records both responded with "records are meant to broken." When both of them arrived at Wilkes they never had any intentions of going in on breaking records. "I never looked to break records it just happened," said Trichilo when asked about his record. They also believe that one day their records will broken and hope it motivates someone on the team to push harder and look to break them. "I always wanted to be the best, but like every team sports you are only as good as your teammates are, and my teammates helped me break it" said Gundersdorf when asked about his record. One thing that both of them miss about Wilkes is the friendships they had with -their teammates and coaches. "My favorite memory has to be when we beat Lycoming for the MAC championship my freshman year in 1993. We beat them in the final minute of the game and it helped boost the program back up," Gundersdorf said. Trichilo and Gundersdorf excelled on and off the field and offered advice for college students about dealing with school. "Enjoy every day and take your time . ... you have the rest of your life to work so you should take time to figure out what you really want to do," said Trichilo. "Make sure you find balance in your schedule and learn outside of the classroom by engaging in different social groups and clubs," Gundersdorf said. Gundersdorf encourages athletes "not to let athletics control that you are." One day someone will break the records Gundersdorf and Trichilo have and until then they are honored to hold their respective records. Unfortunately both Gundersdorf and Trichilo will not be in attendance at the homecoming game but will cheering on the colonels from back home. 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For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2014 September 23rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 September 23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/ec9dab28ab4030f60d725e6efd66370c.pdf adbf585168ad6609447891720652028d PDF Text Text The Beacon - September 16, 2014 r �_J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu 'Sports and Events Management' major to steer students into fast-growing world of athletics and entertainment By Pat Walther Staff Writer The new major of Sports and Events Management is making an impact at Wilkes University. Approved last October and beginning this semester, Sports and Events Management intends to teach students athletics and entertainment organization. Dr. Marianne Rexer, one of those responsible for bringing this program to the university, stated that "It started with coaches coming to me and asking about a potential athletics management program, and then we quickly realized by adding events onto it, it would have a bigger draw and larger chance for success." The connection between sports management and event management is easy to see. In order for any public entertainment to happen, there is an intense amount of planning involved. There will always have to be people behind the scenes, organizing concessions, maintaining the particular arena and biring security guards to try and keep the chances of violent incidents at a minimum. Not to mention, the industry involving these professions is growing rapidly. "Events management in particular is something the United States government expects to rise in the next few years." Rexer said. Beacon Briefs Alternative Spring Break Trip nnouncemeot The offices of Civic Engagement, ampus Interfaith, Global Education and iversity along with faculty partner Dr. iller in Political Science are . pleased o -.umounce that applications are now vailable electronically for the upcoming 015 Alternative Spring Break trips. terested students should e-mail megan. oone@wilkes.edu for an application r go to the website www.wilkes.edu/ ommunityservice under the important arms folder. Applications are due by Sept. 19, 2014. $5 Unlimited Pancake Breakfast at pplebee's Contact a Wilkes University Cheerleader o purchase your $5 tickets to an unlimited ancake and sausage breakfast to be held t Applebee's in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, ov. 16th. Those interested can also email essica.short@wilkes.edu or call extension 331. (Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are "And with the promising forecast of jobs for that, we also have the number of sports agents and arena managers that are predicted to grow. Not only because they have the same understandings of a lot of the material but because they work in conjunction with one another. For every sports manager, you'll need an events manager." Erin Ryan, a freshman who is majoring in the new program, shares a similar optimism about it. "Originally, I wanted to get into education, but I wasn't comfortable with the chances of me finding a job doing that. And even if you find a job, the salary isn't going to be great." Ryan, who is a Wilkes softball player and has had a lifelong fascination with sports, further said, "I'm excited about it! I'm really interested in becoming a sports agent." Interest in the program itself is growing steadily. "Even though it was only officially approved last October, by that December, we had students putting deposits down with that major declared." Rexer explained excitedly. With the future bright for the students in Wilkes' newest major, which can even involve potential internships in the RailRiders and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins organizations, the sky is seemingly th e limit. @wilkesbeacon patrick. walther@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski The new Sports and Events Management major will play into the growing field which Is projected to Increase in the upcoming years. Students who are Interested In the field have high hopes and expectations that the new major will ready them for future careers. There are a plethora of Internship posslblllties too, so the new major is sure to be a slam-dunk. included.) This is a fund-raising event for residents. To be considered, applicants must write a brief description of their Polish the cheerleading squad. heritage (family immigration description) Order Wilkes University Cheerleading and what that heritage means to them. This or Wilkes University Cheerleading must be submitted, along with applicant's name, WIN and contact information, to Alumni Shirts Order Wilkes University Cheerleading Evelyne Topfer. Applications can be e-mailed or Wilkes University Cheerleading to Evelyne.Topfer@wilkes.edu. Please Alumni shirts for $ 12 from any current include "Polish Heritage Scholarships" in Wilkes Cheerleader or Jessica Short by the subject line of your e-mail. Deadline for emailing jessica.short@wilkes.edu or consideration is October 3, 2014 calling extension 3331. Sales benefit the Wilkes University Theatre Presents: All cheerleading squad. the King's Women Latin Cafe Global Coffee Hour Sept. 25 - 28, Wtlkes University Theatre Sponsored by lnternational Student will be performing "All the King's Service, Spanish Club and ODI, on Sept. Women"on the Main Stage of the Dorothy 17 from 2-4 p.m. in the Savitz Lounge of Dickson Darte Center. General Admission the Henry Student Center, will be Latin is $10, Seniors/Students is $5 and Faculty/ Cafe Global Coffee Hour. Contact Erica Staff/Students is free with Wilkes ID. Acosta, erica.acosta@wilkes.edu for more Wilkes University Homecoming information. Weekend 2014 Scholarships For Students Of Polish Homecoming weekend begins Wilkes University Homecoming 2014 September Descent The Polish Room Committee Scholarship 26 - 28. Come for a great weekend full of and The Judianne Stanitski Scholarship old friends, fun events and great memories! welcome a lications from Luzerne Coun Second Annual Colonels vs. Cancer Sk Run/Walk On Sept. 28, the annual Colonels vs. Cancer Homecoming 5k will occur. Preregistration is across from Evans Hall. is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m The race starts at 10:00 a.m. The race will be held on Kirby Park Walkways, just across the Market Street Bridge from downtown WtlkesBarre. Proceeds will be benefiting Relay for Life. Fame, Fortune, Fun & Freedom: What Drives an Entrepreneur On Wed., Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom, Ken Carbone of Carbone Smolan, an internationally recognized branding, creative, marketing person with very high profile clients will be giving a free lecture with book signing to follow. Ritmo Come join OD! in Bachata, Merengue, and Salsa lessons on l)ursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Lounge. �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 News 3 Founders Gala Scholarship offers opportunity to first generation college students 'with a story' The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Life long dreams were achieved after Kyle McHale of WIikes-Barre, PA received the Founders Scholarship. McHale Is t aking full advantage of the opportunity. with a primary focus on those in the northeast Pennsylvania region. However, location is By Sarah Bedford not a limiting factor. News Editor This is the first year the scholarship had been in existence. "I always had dreams of coming to A Wilkes University freshman received a phone call months ago which changed his college. From the financial situation I'm in, I wasn't supposed to go, especially to life and shaped his future. Kyle McHale, a Myers high school 2014 a private institution. It was one of those graduate, was one of 12 first year students to feelings where, 'I can't believe this actually be awarded the Founders Gala Scholarship. happened'," McHale said. It is instances like this, Director Alex Michael McCree, Associate Director of Un~rgraduate Admissions, was McHale's Sperrazza said, that the scholarship is all Admissions Counselor and delivered the about. "The Founders Scholarship had provided news. "He just called me one day, and said our office and university an opportunity to 'You're going to get a call from the president reach in and affect change on those stories," that you received the Founders Scholarship,' Sperrazza commented. According to McCree and Sperrazza, and I said, ' okay' and I received it," McHale McHale had been on the university's radar. said. "I mention ·someone to Mike and he's like, Created by the Alumni and Development offices, The Founders Scholarship is 'I got three phone calls on the same kid'," awarded to first generation college students said Sperazza. THE BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903. www.thewilkesbeacon.com Editor-in-Chief: James Jaskolka The university works with high school guidance counselors, alumni, coaches and the Educational Opportunities Center in Kingston as well as other individuals, when looking for students with exceptional stories who also fit the scholarship criteria. McCree, while at a Myers baseball game sporting Wilkes attire, was approached by numerous parents that said "You're getting a great kid," regarding McHale. Within a week, McCree and Sperrazza had received multiple phone calls regarding McHale, who, along with being a member of the Myers baseball team and ski club, was also a student leader and an active volunteer. Sperazza said, "We couldn't have dreamed that we would be able to do it. It was something that we wanted but ... it never happened before," regarding the scholarship. As for the process for giving the Founders Scholarship, the university will begin looking now at potential students but really, "it's conversations, it's getting to know kids," which finds potential recipients, said Sperazza. Even Wilkes President Patrick Leahy has taken an active role in the process as he wishes to be the "Recruiter-in-Chief'. Sperazza said that "our president calls academic performers" much like an athlete would be recruited. Essentially, the university "wants to identify these students and encourage them to be here." McHale has taken full advantage of this opportunity and has joined numerous clubs and organizations such as Climbing Club, Snowboarding Club, and WCLH Radio. "I like that they had a lot of stuff here to do," McHale said. McHale has also declared his major as nursing, but for a special reason. "I choose nursing because of my cousins; they are autistic. I've done a lot of volunteer help with them. I've learned a lot of different things as in taking care of somebody with disadvantages, not in the sense of mental or physical just in the sense of a disadvantage ... those experiences really touch home, which is what brought nursing to me." McHale has already begun taking courses which sparked his curiosity. He particularly enjoys his Anatomy and Physiology course and has felt prepared for college life. "I was more prepared than most students coming to college because of what I had to do before I got here." As for a future career, McHale hopes to become a nurse practitioner and work with children in pediatric oncology. Although McHale had looked at other institutions such as Arizona State, Wilkes was hard to compete with. "Really focusing on the brand new simulation center which is state of the art, high end," McHale was sold. "They talked about the smaller classes, and the Cohen Science center. They really branded that," McHale commented. "I was pretty set on Wilkes for a long time. It wasn't hard for them to do their job," McHale explained. Part of the reason McHale was set on Wilkes was because of his past involvement with the campus, especially with one of his high school teachers who happened to be Wilkes Alumni. "I think that was the biggest thing that made me pick Wilkes ... Even before I came here I was always here .. .like, I would come here for math competitions or a field trip or community service, or just anything. I was really involved with Wilkes even before I came here." McHale is a resident at Wilkes, living in Evans Hall. "You're getting a different experience. You're learning responsibility... It provides a lot of diversity," he said on the dorming experience. The first Founders Gala event was held this past summer; McHale will be invited to attend the Summer 2015 event. Funds for the scholarship are raised through the event. The 2015 Gala is scheduled for May 30, 2015. For more information, readers can visit http://www.wilkes.edu/foundersgala. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu E-d itorial Staff 2014-15 News Editor: Sarah Bedford Asst. News Editor: Justin Topa Managing Editor: Ashley Evert L&A&E Editor: Nicole Zukowski Asst. L&A&E Eqjtor: Bill Amos Adviser: Dr. Kalen Churcher Opinion Editor: Frank Passalaqua Asst. Opinion Editor: Mandy Stickles Social Media Director: Shawn Carey Sports Editor: Brandon Gubitosa Advertising Director: Rasha Shaker Now taking applications for advertising reps. Payment available. Contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 News 4 Wilkes professor to deliver lecture at Susan B. Anthony House By James Jaskolka Editor-in-Chief Wilkes University Professor of Communication Studies Jane Elmes-Crahall will be a featured speaker at the Susan B. Anthony House on September 29 as part of the museum's Monday Lecture series. Dr. Elmes-Crahall will present a lecture entitled "Creating a Civil Space: Revolutionary Suffragists Take to the Platform at Chautauqua." The lecture, based on research the professor conducted more than a decade ago, focuses on women's suffragist speakers in a time when a "civil space" was unheard of. According to Elmes-Crahall, movement leaders like Susan B. Anthony would often have eggs or stones thrown at them while speaking. Chautauqua, then, was a rarity - a safer place for these speakers to get their then radical ideas to a large audience. "This is an institution that would take pride in inviting some of the most reformed speakers in the world," Emles-Crahall said. "They had a tough audience, but they didn't mind hearing different ideas." · This lecture is particularly noteworthy because it features never-before-seen artifacts from Susan B. Anthony herself, such as speeches and personal correspondence, which Elmes-Crahall will donate to the museum after her lecture. Elmes-Crahall discovered the artifacts in 1996 after speaking at Chautauqua herself. She returned with several other colleagues, My Zon• la a gluten fr11ndly1 peanut & tree nu ..free arH ,..Hrvtd for peoplt wtth llero a nd ap c111 diet nee • · ' ~l" 1... , Vh.dt My Zone located ,n Henry'?.\ Food Court including former Wilkes professor Dr. Bradford Kinney, with a grant from Wilkes. The group of five spent a week in the basement of Chautauqua's library, digging through old boxes and files . These artifacts have since been put together in a book by Wilkes, making them available in print for the first time. Elmes-Crahall said she feels honored to be presenting at the museum, particularly because of the gap between her original presentation of the research and now. "Fourteen years after I presented at Chautauqua, the Susan B. Anthony House is saying 'let's talk about this some more, from her point of view' and that's such an honor," she said. · "I did the research a decade and a half ago, and yes, people heard the speech and knew about it then, but it's still something I'm very proud of. When someone else sees the historical significance, then that's gratifying." Elmes-Crahall, whose classes often have a strong focus on gender and equal rights, said that it is particularly exciting to be presenting on Susan B. Anthony. She said Anthony, who believed firmly that education for all was essential to equality, would be thrilled to see that most college graduates are indeed female. "It's a reminder of how far we've come." The lecture is currently sold out. @wilkesbeacon james.jasolkabutler@wifkes.edu �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 News 5 Anatomy of an Administrator: Dr. Jeffrey Alves on Sidhu School of Business, World Travel By Justin Topa Assistant News Editor Dr. Jeffrey Alves, dean of the Sidhu School of Business, loves to travel the globe and spend time on his small farm when he is not busy meeting with the 17 faculty members and nearly 600 students he administers. As the Dean of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, Alves is responsible for overseeing related courses on the campuses in Wilkes-Barre, in the Poconos and in Mesa, Arizona. In this role, Alves spends much of his working day meeting with people in varying roles to ensure the faculty and the students of his department have everything they need. "One of my primary roles is making sure that our faculty has the tools and resources that will help them be the best educators they can be," said Alves. The current dean was asked to consider taking his current administrative position after years of experience within the classroom. While he said his real passion lies within teaching, Alves stepped up to fill the position during a time of need within the department. "We needed a steady hand," said Alves. "We needed somebody who knew the university rather than bringing in someone new from the outside. The faculty decided that was me." Despite the addition of added responsibilities, moving into an administrative role has not kept Alves from spending time in the classroom. The dean is still proctoring classes including the entrepreneur capstone this semester. Alves' passion in the classroom has been a part of his personality since he was in high school. The current qean began teaching younger children in his congregation when he was 16 years old. "I was a sophomore in high school when I began teaching Sunday school," said Alves. "It was then that· I realized I had a talent for it and a real passion for teaching." While higher education is a large part of the dean's life, he does find time to enjoy himself. He has visited 38 countries currently, but aspires to reach at least 50 before his travelling days are behind him. When he is not globe-trotting, Alves also appreciates spending time on the small farm property he owns. "My version of therapy. is getting on a big John Deere and just driving in circles," said the administrator. "I very much enjoy being outside and that's where you're likely to find me on the weekends." The Dean of the Business School has said he is a man with both a serious side and a more relaxed side, and both can be seen within his professional role. "The serious side of me wants to challenge and push, not just students, but ev- SG Notes: club rec~gnition; Bridegroom budget request; President Leahy's new plans By Nicholas Durdan Staff Writer Wilkes University Student Government discussed interesting topics · including information on new capital projects. President Leahy addressed Student Government on new and upcoming projects at Wilkes including a campus gateway and information on a new swim team cocurricular. The new proposed gateway is in the works and expected to be dedicated by next fall. To keep up with the newly installed Sports and Event Managing major, club recognition for the new Sports and Event Managing Club was sought. Student Government agreed Sports and Event Managing Club recognition was a good idea since most majors have at least one club. A final vote will occur at the next meeting. Senior Communication Studies major Anthony Bartoli proposed a screening of a documentary called Bridegroom, as well as a question and answer event to come to Wilkes. The movie is proposed to screen in Stark Leaming Center room 101, though other options are being considered. The proposed budget for the screening and the event is estimated at $6,000. Bartoli asked Student Government for $2,000. There are a lot of things to consider with such an event, and the consensus from Student Government was a matter of venue choice. A final vote occurs at the next meeting. The budget for Student Government is as follows: All College: $16,245.36, Conference: $5,000, Spirit: $505.35, General: $12,000, giving Student Government a total of: $33, 750.35. Student Government meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Miller Room second floor of the Henry Student Center. The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski "We needed a s~eady hand," said Alves. "We needed somebody who knew the university rather than bringing in someone new from the outside. The faculty decided that was me," said Alves on being appointed as the dean of the Sidhu School of Business. erybody to be the best that they can be," said Alves. "The less serious side of me says that you need to have fun along the way." @wilkesbeacon justin.topa@wilkes.edu Having roommate issues? Take alook at our newly remodeled one bedroom and studio apartments. @wilkesbeacon nicholas.durdan@wilkes.edu r �.J 6 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the L&A&E Editor: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu Patch Adams inspires clowning around on campus By BIii Amos Assisant L&A&E Editor You' re walking across campus, perhaps trying to make it to your next class. Are you running late? Has class started without you? Suddenly, you see a small red ball in the grass on the greenway. When you pick it up you discover that it's a ... . . .A clown's nose? Then, you see them. A mass of nursing students all wearing similar bright red clown noses and funny scrubs with caricatures of clowns drawn all over them. Students and faculty lined up for a chance to meet Patch Adams, who came all the way from the Gesundheit Institute in Hillsboro, West Virginia to speak to the medical members of Wilkes University about the power of healing through humor on his Humor and Humanity Tour. As students filed in and took their seats in the Darte center, red noses still dotting their faces and smiles stretching from ear to ear, they were greeted with a goofy graphic that began to dance on the giant screen overhanging the stage. A short inspirational video gave the audience an instant impression of the man who was about to speak to the future doctors and nurses, as it revealed a compassionate man who traveled around the world to over 70 different countries, spreading happiness joy wherever he went. As the chipper music ended and the video concluded, the screen rose and balloons came pouring out to reveal the man himself, staged brilliantly in vibrant colored clothing, blue hair, and a handlebar mustache. He stepped out to greet the sea of energetically applauding masses. • 'I could have worn a gray suit and cut my hair short," Adams remarked, "But then I'd just be another boring face who came to talk about medicine." Adams explained that the reason for the wild attire was the unending desire to be noticed, and not for the sake of attention or ego. Rather, he found that more people are more likely to start a conversation with you if you wear something outlandish or bizarre. He acquainted himself with the audience by opening up about his childhood and early life as a boy who lost his father at a young age, overcoming the awkward alienation of coming back to home he had Patch Adams visited WIikes campus last Tuesday to give a lecture about llfe and his career to aspiring doctors and nurses. Adams' unorthodox practice of medicine made him Into the public image we recognize today. not been familiar with, and combatting in a most unique way the problem of bullying at school. "I was a strange boy. I was a nerd, not very good looking, and awkward with people. I was the perfect target for the bully," Adams said. "But I found that if you're funny they won't bother you. They're not going to punch you if you can make them laugh." So that is what he did and has been doing ever since. Patch also commented on the topic of suicide. He revealed that in his teenage life, he had contemplated suicide on a few occasions and was institutionalized as a result. It was then he had an epiphany that this was not the right path for him. This was not what he wanted. It was time for a change. Time for a rebirthing. It was time for Patch Adams to do what he was meant to do. He wanted to help people, and so began his journey into the world of medicine. "I don't consider myself a doctor who happens to be a clown," Patch said. "I'm a clown who is a doctor. You can decide who you will be. It's only a decision. I dove into the ocean of gratitude and never found the shore. I'm grateful for the billions of things I have. Ocean is the perfect metaphor too, because if you're not swimming, you're sinking." The distinction is crystal clear as Adams discussed the importance of compassion among doctors and patients. He asked the crowd to raise their hands if they could think of anything more important than love. As one member of the audience did raise their hand, she announced, "Peace!" "They sound like the same word to me," Adams replied. Adams adamantly emphasized that the most important thing not being taught in any school in the world, graded K though 12, was love. When Adams opened the presentation for questions and comments from the crowd he was asked, "How do you keep smiling when you have to tell someone that they are going to die of a terminal illness?" How indeed? How do you shake the cold stoicism that a doctor wears on their face, lest they risk the chance of transference that is the transferring of one's emotions to another, better known as 'empathy?' Adams asked the student what his focus was and the student replied, "I'm focusing in neurosciences." Immediately the clown-prince of medicine spun a response that made this young man an example for his classmates to follow. "Are you a caring physician?" he asked. "A lot of doctors say they try to be. That's a wimpy answer. Your patients want to hear that you are a caring physician." Adams cited the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, where you are present, present, present, present. "That you dare as a neurosurgeon, does a week ever go by that you're not deep into life and death?" Adams acknowledged the student with a roaring round of applause from the audience that his daily efforts in the medical profession are not easy, but worth the pursuit to save a life while knowing that though not all can J:>e saved, some can continued on page 7 �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 comforted compassionately. We need only remember that we are human beings. "I' ve said that it's the job of both clown and surgeon to walk toward suffering. That you dare to be at the worst of illness all the time, and you chose to walk toward it. You chose no weeks off from all the nightmares that a neurosurgeon is with every day." Patch Adams' words resonated especially with one student who had completely reimagined his college career and his future as a medical professional by coming to Wilkes University to speak. "When I came to Wilkes I wanted to join the pharmacy program because it meant security. It meant I'd be secure for the rest Life, Arts & Entertainment of my life," Alex Miner said. Miner is currently undeclared, but hopes to pursue a major in the pharmacy program at Wilkes University. "But, after hearing Patch speak today," Miner continues. "It makes you think about the humanity and compassion that a doctor needs to have. It makes me want to make a difference in people's lives and be there for them." The presentation concluded on the greenway, at the center of the campus where the John Wilkes statue was decorated in clown attire. Here, Patch Adams had everyone gather in close while he mixed conversation about modem medicine with a poetry · smash, where he and others stood before Courtesy of Wilkes University Alumni Association 7 all out in the open and quoted from their favorite verses of poems by some of their favorite authors. President Patrick Leahy of Wilkes University spoke highly of Adams' presence on campus. "I think that having Patch Adams here with us today is another example of offering students varying viewpoints on a whole range of issues," Leahy said. "Patch Adams brings a very unique approach, in particular to healthcare, and it's a revolutionary approach." President Leahy continued to explain that Adams' messages take individuals back to the fundamentals of caring for one another. Adams' message is one that turns the The Beacon/Briana O'Neil medical profession on its head and asks doctors to do the one thing they do not do enough: get to know the patient. Adams said doctors should know the patients not simply for their symptoms, but as a fellow human being. Make them smile. Hold their hand. Offer comfort in place of false hope. Instill confidence in the person. Don't let them mourn their own death. Allow them to celebrate life. "If you only have a week to live, I'm your man. I'm fun to die with," Adams said. "If you don't want a fun death, what do you want?" @wilkesbeacon william.amos 1@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Wilkes University Alumni Association Patch Adams came from the Gesundheit Institute to speak to the medical members of WIikes University about the power of healing through humor in his Humor and Humanity Tour. Adam hopes to spread the message of Improving interpersonal skills In communication between doctors and their patients. r �_J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Flutist performs for Wilkes By Nlcole Zukowski L&A&E Editor Part of learning is watching and being able to see what your professor is teaching you. Faculty member Alica "Lish" Lindsey held a faculty recital performing a flute ensemble on Sept. 14 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center in the Upper Lobby. "I think it's important the students know that there's so much flute repertoire out there to explore," Lindsey said. "Most flutists learn to perform standard pieces first, like Handel, Bach, and Mozart, but regardless if they are taking lessons with me at Wilkes or with a private teacher in the area, there's always time to collaborate with new composers or to explore different genres." Lindsey is an adjunct flute professor and flute ensemble director at Wilkes. She also teaches for Wilkes' Conservatory program. "I'm really excited to have a chance to perform in the intimate setting of the theatre lobby," Lindsey said. "Most ofmy Wilkes University, Wilkes Conservatory and Wilkes Flute Ensemble students have not seen me perform since· most of my engagements are in NYC or NJ, so having a recital at Wilkes is a great opportunity to share music I love." This is not the first time Lindsey is showcasing her talents at Wilkes. In 2012, Lindsey soloed Bulla's "Rhapsody for Flute and Band" with the Wilkes "I'm always surprised that I've been able to make a living performing and teaching flute, but my philosophy is to never say no to projects that come along." University Civic Band under the direction of Phil Simon, Wilkes director of instrumental studies. Lindsey performed a variety of classical and contemporary works, including pieces by Mozart, Haydn, Rutter, Kennan and Piazzolla. "I have a chance to collaborate with the amazing pianist and Wilkes graduate, Ron Stabinsky, as well as two of my favorite colleagues, flutist I-Yun Amy Tu and cellist Mark Bassett," Lindsey said. Lindsey actually teaches flute in the tristate area. She is a flute and piano faculty member of the Bronx House S,chool of Performing Arts and the Musical Associates located in New York, along with Paramus Community Music School and the Conservatory of Musical Arts in New Jersey. Lindsey has been playing the flute for more than 25 years. She is the acting principal flutist of the Pottstown Symphony Orchestra. Her performance history includes performing with many different orchestras and symphonies such as, but not limited to, the Harrisburg, .Lancaster and Ambler Symphonies, Video Games Live Orchestra, Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Strauss Symphony of America, Orchestra Society of Philadelphia, and Masterworks Orchestra. "I'm always surprised that I've been able to make a living performing and teaching flute, but my philosophy is to never say no to projects that come along," Lindsey said. "The flute has introduced me to amazing musicians, unbelievable musical experiences, and has given me an opportunity to perform in amazing performance spaces." Lindsey is also a member of the 5 for Dinner Wind Quintet and piccoloist with the Eastern Wind Symphony. · She has been on international tours that she was able to perform in China and England. Her United States venues include Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater and Commonwealth Plaza, New Jersey State Theatre, New Jersey Performing Arts Center to name a few. For more information on Lindsey's work, readers can go to lishlindsey.com or contact the Wilkes University Division of Performing Arts, dpa@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon nico/e.zukowski@wilkes.edu VISIT THE BEACON ONLINE @ THEWILKESBEACON.COM FOR THE EXCLUSIVE HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY s tr fe w w w to sit. �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment Gaining global experience without leaving Wilkes By Nlcole Zukowski L&A&E Editor Imagine walking across campus and not being able to fully understand the language nearly everyone is speaking. For most international students, that is what life is like on a day to day basis. The Wilkes Intensive English Program is introducing a Conversation Partner Program to help international students practice speaking and understanding English. " [The program] allows the international students a chance to practice what they're learning in the classroom in a real world situation, and to share their culture with American students. It also gives American students the chance to learn about other cultures and countries," said Kimberly Niezgoda, founder and coordinator of the Intensive English Program at Wilkes. There are two objectives to the program: To pair international students with native English speakers to help improve their English skills, and to increase cultural exposure for native English speakers. The program is designed for Wilkes University students to volunteer one hour per week in the late afternoon or evening, or on the weekend. Courtesy of Kimberly Niezgoda Kimberly Niezgoda, founder and coordinator of the Intensive English Program The program is more than just sitting around and talking; fun activates are encouraged. "The program is talking, but in whatever social situation the students wish. For example, today I'm having a pizza party for [those participating in the program] at noon in the Max Roth Center, and that's how they' re introduced," Niezgoda said. "From there they can go for coffee, play The Beacon/Nicole Zukoski pool, or do whatever they find interesting. Students should plan at least one hour a week to spend with their conversation partner." Another quality that Niezgoda hopes will draw the attention of this new program is that it is a fantastic resume builder. Adding cultural and language experience, some of today's global society's most important qualities to your resume, helps employers view applicants in a more positive light. "With prospective employers continually globalizing, they're looking for individuals who can successfully function in the global environment, those who have an understanding of a different culture or even with non-native ·speakers of English, and a more worldly perspective as a result, and who therefore are likely to be more employable," Niezgoda added. The Intensive English Program has around 40 international students in need of conversation partners. If you are interested in gaining more global perspectives, the Center for Global Education and Diversity holds a "Global Coffee Hour" every Wed. from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Savitz Lounge located on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. The Multicultural Student Coalition here at Wilkes welcomes new students to join and get involved with the numerous global events featured on campus. The goal of this group is to teach native English speaking participators how to relate to people with unfamiliar customs, cultures, beliefs and ideals. For more information, email Kimberly Niezgoda at kimberly.niezgoda@wilkes. edu or stop by the Center for Global Education and Diversity in the Max Roth Center. @wilkesbeacon nico/e.zukowski@wilkes.edu The Center for Global Education and Diversity and its staff are trained to: - offer useful cross-cultural information - provide support and advocacy for underrepresented and international students - help students connect with multicultural community groups - provide information on Study Abroad experiences, and assist in everyone's cultural development The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski WIikes offers an array of different programs to help expose students to global perspectives. The most recently developed program pairs WIikes students with International students to talk and share experiences. All over campus diversity Is promoted, such as Inside the SUB with the different countries flags or at the Max Ruth Center, home of the Center for Global Education and Diversity. r �.J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon/Briana O'Neil The Beacon/Briana O'Neil Students donate blood with chance to win prizes The American Red Cross held a blood drive Sept. 11 at WIikes University In the Henry Student Center lounge. The blood drl¥e was held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All participants In the blood drive were ellglble for a chance to win a Fantasy Package donated by the American Red Cross. The prizes Include Terrance Club seats and a meet and greet with all of the NASCAR drivers at the opening ceremony of t he 2015 POCONO 400. Participants were also eligible to win a Sunoco Gas Card and other prizes. The Beacon/Briana O'Neil The Beacon/Briana O'Neil �11 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Weekend of stars, screams and silver screens By Bill Amos Assitiant L&A&E Editor with each other but also with their fans. The celebrities themselves were excited and glad to come to Wilkes-Barre, accordThere was no shortage of good times ing to David Madison, of Lords Valley, PA, had over the weekend of Fear as it was who headed the promotion of Mr. Hush. anything but fearful, but an all around "As a filmmaker it's amazing to see fans great time and unforgettable experience. come out and talk about a film you made with horror icons from the slasher films of and to know that you've touched so many the late twentieth century. people with your film," Madison said. If you didn't get the chance to come "It's amazing to know that so many people to the Woodlands on state route 315 in have seen your film. It's absolutely mindWilkes-Barre, PA on September 5 through boggling." the 7 to join the wackiness that was Mr. Madison wrote and directed the film Hush's Weekend of fear, then you have "Mr. Hush" which opened the gates for the surely misse~ out. first of Mr. Hush's Weekend of Horror as a With over thirty celebrities in atten- way to promote his film. dance, Mr. Hush brought fun and enterMadison explains that as amazing as it tainment like the natives of the Wyoming was to see how positively fans have reValley may have never seen before. sponded to the Weekend of Fear, the celebIn attendance was Brian O'Halloran of rities have also responded overwhelming"Clerks" fame who explained the advan- ly positive with kindness and generosity tages to coming to a smaller or regional toward the fans. show. Kane Hodder, who appeared in the "You get a convention experience "Hatchet" film series as well as the "Friwithout the cost of going to the bigger day the 13th" franchise as one of the many cities like New York or Philadelphia," to play the unforgettable Jason Voorhees, O' Halloran said. "And, you get the chance couldn't sit still long enough as he took to talk to horror icons like Stephen Geof- every opportunity with his fans to chat and fereys and Kane Hodder. It's not every laugh and even throw jokes back and forth day you get to speak these screen legends. with other "Friday" icon Steve Dash, the I'm a fan of these folks as well." original Jason Voorhees. As legendary as they are on that big "If you do not enjoy meeting people and scary screen where they're best known having fun with people, you should not be stalking their prey from around dark cor- doing it," Kane Hodder said. ners and beyond, the shadows were the "I have always enjoyed interacting with life of the party as they mingled not only the fans and making them have a good time. The money is secondary for me. I know it sounds like bull, but it's true. Anyone who has come to visit me has had a really good time." In the high spirit of the night, it was nothing to see Brad Loree, probably best known for his portrayal as Michael Myers in "Halloween Resurrection," stalking his fans in quiet and bare feet as he laughed and exchanged humorous quips with fellow brethren of the slasher genre. "Put your shoes on, ya bum!" Hodder shouted across the room through a chuckle as Loree posed, flexed and grinned right back on his way to shake things up with visitors around -the room. "Every time I come to these conventions I make new friends," Loree said. "For me, it's the connection with my fellow species and at the end of the day, the guy with the most friends is the guy who wins." Loree emphasized that he was glad to come together with his costars of "Mr. Hush" after four years and how wonderful it was to make three new friends from the "Clerks" film. "When I get home, I'm going to rent it and watch it all over again," Loree stated energetically. Not all the fun was had in the celebrities' signing room, however. Celebrity Karaoke, hosted by Brian O'Halloran Saturday evening after the convention, brought tons of fans flocking to the ballroom to share the stage with their favorite horror film Courtesy of mrhush.net Kane Warren Hodder, who is best known for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees In four films from the Friday the 13th series, chokes Scott Schlaffo, known best as the "Chewlles Gum Guy" from the movie "Clerks." stars. "The Karaoke night was crazy busy," O'Halloran said. "Steve Dash sang 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra. We had wrestler Gene Snitsky sing 'Xanadu.' I mean you're never going to see that on Monday Night Raw." It was not just fun and games, however. Conventions of this nature offer a sense of community for fans to mingle with celebrities and other people who are simply out to meet others who share the same love of the genre that they carry with them. It's a place to network, according to Madison, promoter of Mr. Hush's Weekend of Fear. It is an opportunity to put yourself out there. Edward X. Young, from "Sea of Dust" and the titular character in "Mr. Hush" explains that if you want to see more of the movies you love you have to come and support the genre. "Where else can you come to see original stuff?" Young asks. "The convention is where you come to see something new and if it isn't new there's a different spin on the idea." He explains that the convention is intended to allow young and new filmmakers to grow and express their ideas while getting to meet their icon. It is a place where you can show your new movie or network yourself with celebrities and members of the industry. "I do these conventions all around the coast and they're like big high school reunions," Young said, grinning. "I not only get to reunite with my friends like Brad Loree, who was the protagonist in 'Mr. Hush,' but I get to meet my heroes like Tom Savini. And I get to meet the fans, too." Young expressed his thanks to two fans that changed the course of his career just as he was about to retire, downtrodden and thinking he would never make it. "I almost quit acting until I was recognized in public by Randy and Linda Bartha, who had seen me in a rest stop at one in the morning and knew me from one of my films." They recognized him as the zombie priest in a film called "Late Fee" and at that moment changed the course of his future. "It just goes to show wl.lat it could really mean to an actor to know his work means something to his fan base," Young expressed. "That's why it is so important that you come and support us at the conventions." @wi/kesbeacon william.amos 1@wilkes.edu r �_J 12 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Brown scores first win as head coach By Daniel Va n Brunt Sports writer The Colonels' football team opened its season with a disappointing loss to the Muhlenberg Mules. However Saturday's game brought Coach Trey Brown his first win and high hopes for the remainder of the season. Marcus Leaf (#4) plays safety for the Colonels. He is proud to say that "the team's energy so far is positive, and they are a family." Leaf gets amped during the pregame speeches, but his adrenaline rush kicks in when he is coming down the stairs approaching the field. Last week against the Mules he felt that played well covering receivers, but thinks that he can improve on communicating with the rest of his defense on the field. "Do your one job of 11, and be the best athlete on the field," said Leaf when describing his view of the game. He was confident the team would bounce back and overcome the Misericordia Cougars with a win. He was right. Coach Brown was impressed with the attitude of the team during the game. He was also pleased that the team played with excitement, but wishes for more cheer from his sideline. Brown thinks a huge part of the loss was due to 'self-inflicting wounds.' He describes these wounds as penalties, turnovers, and mental mistakes. He thinks that if the team limited these they would have made it a closer game. Coach Brown and the rest of the team were ready for the Cougars because theywere able to watch film on them unlike they were able to do with Muhlenberg, since they had not played yet. Like Wilkes, Misericordiaalso came off a tough loss. Last week Misericordia was defeated 55-0 to Utica College at home. Last year, the game against Misericordia went well as Wilkes was able to score 33 points on its way to a 33-14 win. This, however, does not describe how the game went, as the Colonels were only up by a field goal heading into the fourth quarter. The team was able to ra_lly and score 16 points in the fourth quarter. The Colonels responded with a big time win against the Cougars, winning 41-7 in a game that was not played under the best conditions. The rain did not impact quarterback Ryan Dailey as he went on to complete eight passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns. With one of those being to senior Tim Bousson, who leaped up to catch one from Dailey for the first score of the game. Receiver William Deemer was the colonels leading receiver with two catches for 85 yards including a 67 yard reception. Tight ends Jeremy Hartman and Drew Devitt each caiught a touchdown while they went on combine for 110 yards receving. The Colonels look to or Read more on page 13 their first win of the season. Improve to 1-1 on the season. Pictured above is Wilkes defensive back Steven Padillas #34 celebrating after making a tackles. Pictured below is freshman running back Shemar dson #36 staring on his teammates as they take on Miserlcordia. Pictured above is sophomore middle linebacker Michael Condrad #55 staring down the quarterback. Pictured below is junior safety Marcus Leaf who recently made a switch from cornerback to safety this year. �13 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Continued from page 12 Running back P.J Incremona rushed for 43 yards and two touchdows while teammate Ryan Behrmann rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown. As a team Wilkes went on to rush for 155 yards. The Colonels defense did well in limiting Misericordia to scoring seven points as running back Jeff Puckett would go on to rush for 167 yards and a touchdown. Leading the way for Wilkes on defense was middle linebacker Michael Condrad who would have 11 tackles during the game. Linebacker Nick Gray would have the teams lone sack while finsihing the game with seven tackles. Junior Bryan Mellon averaged 34.5 yards per punt including a 41 yard punt that helped pin the Cougars deep in their own territory. Up next for the Colonels is a matchup with Lycoming College at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Immediately before kickoff, lettermen and letterwomen will be recognized on the field. , Pictured above Is senior tight end Drew Devitt #82 breaking away from defenders as WIikes got their first win. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Pictured above Is tight end Jeremy Hartman #9 who got some help from a teammate with a block behind him as he would go on to score. Pictured below is wide receiver Tim Bousson #1 catching a pass from Ryan Dailey. Bousson would go on to score a touchdown during the game. Pictured above Is tight end Jeremy Hartman #9 pointing to his family In attendance for the game. r �.J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: frank.passaJacqua@wilkes.edu Protecting yourself on the streets of Wilkes-Barre Tips and ..tricks for staying safe on campus, self-defense is crucial to know By Mandy Stickles Assistant Opinion Editor ---------------Within the last year Public Safety has gone one step further in protecting our students and has improved their department tremendously. Wilkes stresses the fact that Public Safety can come to your rescue at any time, and five Public Safety officers are now certified and properly trained to carry a firearm. However, what if you do not have enough time to call Public Safety or you are incapable of even making a call depending the situation you are in? What happens then? . It's a scary thought and needs to be addressed. Knowledge of basic self-defense such as getting out of a choke hold, or defending oneself against an armed assailant can always be useful. Rather than panic, students can act on impulse and learn how to defend themselves properly. The world can be a scary place, tragic events happen; there's no reason to be naYve. Knowing self-defense is a way to deprive the fear that's within. Edward Schicatano, a psychology professor at Wilkes and also a self-defense teach- er; discussed three main aspects everyone must know when it comes to self-defense. First, you must always try to avoid dangerous situations, such as walking home alone at I a.m. Second, be aware of your surroundings: you don't want to make yourself an easy target. Walking while staring at your phone instead of knowing what is going on around you makes you a prime victim. The Beacon/ Mandy Stickles Lastly, look strong While Public Safety may be armed to help on-campus and confident -- good posture is key. crime, It's important to know how to defend yourself. Schicatano has been a martial artist for the to go learn martial arts, go to karate school, past ten years and has been teaching self- or learn to kick high to be able to hit somedefense classes every now and again for the one in the face. past seven. "What you need to learn is how to protect He has done workshops in the past for the yourself and where to hit," Schicatano said. Wilkes psychology club and is more than "It is important to know where to target the willing to teach the classes again. vulnerable areas on the body, such as the "As real self-defense goes, you don't have eyes, temples, or knees." According to him, using a closed fist is not always the best course of action: you could end up breaking your hand or wrist and do more damage to yourself than to your attacker. Utilizing the elbow or knee is a more efficient defense. Learning self-defense is not something to be taken lightly. These skills should only be put to use if you are in serious danger, not just because someone is upsetting you or making you angry. Students have expressed in the past, myself included, that having self-defense classes one or two times a month could be beneficial, helping students to feel safe and s~ e on campus. "I've gone to student affairs in the past and said rm willing to do this, I can teach the self-defense classes," said Schicatano. Since then nothing has really been done · about getting a few classes started for the students. It's time to get the word out and be proactive before something happens. We have a teacher more than willing to do it, so what are we waiting for? @wilkesbeacon amanda.stick/es@wilkes.edu (570) 71- �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 15 Opinion Fandom vs Fanbase: knowing the difference By Elyse Guziewicz Opinion Writer In the past, there has been no question: a group of fans is called a fanbase. However, in recent years, the term "fandom" has risen to popularity. Do not stop reading now! I have looked into it, and there really is a difference. The terms might refer to the same idea -- a group of likeminded fans -- but they describe different attitudes, age ranges, and levels of involvement. I have. gathered together some information to give you the basics on this evolving term, and why it matters for fans of every stripe. There's a fanbase out there for everything imaginable. Pick something, and I can bet that out there somewhere there are at least a few people who like that thing and would call themselves fans . A fanbase is just a group of people that like the same thing, and are willing to say they like that thing. The members can have various amounts of involvement in the fan community, from attending fan conferences that can be as big as San Diego Comic Con (a broad convention for all kinds of geeky stuff) and Otakon (a popular anime convention), or as specific as BotCon (Hasbro's Transformers franchise) or SteamCon (general steampunk) and producing fanart or fanfiction to just watching, reading, or consuming whatever they're a fan of. Courtesy of Bruce Greene It's an easygoing kind of fan group, with the big discussions being Kirk v. Picard or Wars v. Trek. In general, no one fights much, and fanbases keep pretty self-contained -- no crossing over with other groups. At the opposite end of the spectrum we have the fandom. Not everything with a fanbase has a fandom, because a fandom is a group of com- mitted fans who are always vocally interested in their "thing," usually expressing that on a social website such as Tumblr. Just because you're a fan doesn't mean the fandom will accept you. You have to be opinionated; which character is your favorite? Which is the best incarnation/series/season? Most importantly, who do you want to be in a relationship? Because a huge part of fandom is deciding which two characters should be dating. In fact, if you don't ship (short for relationship) what the main group does, you might even be ostracized by the group. Fandom can be alienating; their undying love for the source material is enticing at first but can be frightening after a bit of time. Participation is mandatory. If you can't create, you have to involve yourself in some other way, like blogging about the source or buying fan materials. Fandoms love crossovers, one of the most popular and dominant being "SuperWhoLock," a mashup of the CW's Supernatural and BBCs two popular shows Doctor Who and Sherlock. This group is so popular and so powerful in its sphere of influence that it has driven others to delete their biogs and claims to rule Tumblr. Fandom provides a sense of belonging through their obsessive love for whatever they focus themselves on. There's no reason to try to decide which one is "better," as they each have benefits • and disadvantages. Fanbases are very inclusive, but they don't offer many opportunities for involvement in a community; fandoms can form · rewarding relationships but can become poisonous when someone deviates. It's up to every fan how far they want to go when it comes to involvement in a fan community. @wilkesbeacon e/yse.guziewicz@wilkes.edu Looking for Alaska- continuing the coming of age tradition By Sara Plsak Opinion Writer With all the buzz surrounding John Green 's novel, "The Fault in Our Stars," I decided to examine some of his other published works of fiction . I borrowed a friend's copy of Green's novel, Looking for Alaska and quickly became engrossed in the novel. From the start of the text one thing becomes clear; this book can be easily compared to some of our favorite novels. First, allow me to state that this book 's intended audience is geared towards high school students, for which marketing this audience is not without controversy. Considering the reading public's love of young adult fiction, the world of high school students is not an awful place to be for a writer. In fac t, John Green 's characters make reliving your young adult years more enlightening than one would believe. "Looking for Alaska" fo llows Miles "Pudge," a young man who is obsessed with memorizing fa mous last words, in his search for a "Great Perhaps." This search leads him to a mysterious girl named Alaska. The chronological set-up of the novel allows Green to fully develop his characters in each given situation. There is no denying Green's ability to have a character jump off the page. In fact, character development is John Green's greatest quality as a writer. In this case, even the secondary characters are dynamic, having dual motivation, while using their vast emotion to play a vital role in Mile's life. Character development is an author's bread and butter. A beloved character that spans generations is the Holy Grail to an author. John Green creates characters that have this potential. By the end of the nove l, these characters ass ist the reader in discovering that by " looking" for Alaska, the reader finds more of themselves than they realize. This is the very reason the re'ading public grav itated to Green's other work, "The Fault in Our Stars." In both of his works, Green creates characters we can see, feel , touch and ultimately relate to. His characters jump off the page at the reader and in the case of "The Fault in Our Stars," Green's larger than life characters jump off the forever immortalizing big screen. Green's characters allow the reader to laugh and cry with Gus and Hazel and the same can be said for Miles and Alaska. As a reading public, we can trace our love fo r wonderful characters in Bildungsroman, or coming of age stories, further back than j ust recent New York Times best se llers. A similar story lies in J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye." A more recent comparison can be Stephen Chbosky's 1999s novel, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then both J.D . Salinger and Stephen Chbosky should be pleased with Green's continuation of the coming of age novel. The comparison between these four novels does not end here. All three books share two universal story-telling must haves: characters coming of age and intrinsic, unresolved mystery/emotion. With Green 's popularity on the rise, only time will tell if "Looking for Alaska" and his character Miles will be forever embraced by teenage readers just as "The Catcher in the Rye" and the character Holden Caulfield were. However, there are a few simple reasons these types of novels keep reappearing. Reason One : You just might find the truth about the harsh realities of life. Reason Two : Growing up is hard enough ; it helps to have someone/ something to relate to just ask Holden Caulfield, Charli e and now Miles Halter. Reason Three: We all make mistakes in life. These mistakes do not define us; it is how,,we handle these mistakes that shape our lives. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu r �..J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 . Opinion 16 Bleacher's ''Strange Desire'' album review By Eric Casey Staff Writer Bleachers have been quite the mystery here in the states ever since their hit alternative song "I Wanna Get Better" was released in February. It's like they're the equivalent to British modern soul band Jungle who have been releasing singles since last year, and hid their faces during shows until Glastonbury this past July. Anyway, Bleachers seem to be more of a Jack Antonoff experiment than a whole new group. If you don't know anything about Jack Antonoff I won't call you out .. .I swear! He's the lead guitarist from the band Fun. Bleachers released a video for the aforementioned single in March which features comedian Rheta from Parks & Recreation and was directed by his girlfriend, actress Lena Dunham. Since then Bleachers have been appearing on all the late night shows and even festivals like Firefly and Glastonbury. The promotion for the album "Strange Desire" has been unorthodox and hilarious. At one point a few months ago, there was a hotline number you can call and a recording of Jack would be on the other line giving some options. One was for a bizarre story of him and a clown, and another was a preview for a new song called "Shadow." So far "I Wanna Get Better" has reached# 1 on the Billboard Alternative songs chart, and # 101 on the Hot 100 chart, just barely missing fr. "Strange Desire" debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Once he chose the album cover, Move On," which is actually not too he had it on a birthday cake and pre- shabby, albeit the weakest song on here. sented it to a bunch of fans at a show. 30 year old Jack Antonoff's inspiOn July 15th they released a near half ration came from unfortunate events hour long mock telethon that gave off such as his sister dying from brain canan '80s flashback. cer when he was 18, panic attacks after Speaking of which, the debut album 9/1 I, and his cousin dying in the Iraq comes off as something you might have war. listened to by yourself in the bedroom He wrote these songs just recently while you questioned a terrible life though . Mostly, he wrote during the choice you made at a drunken escapade last tour with Fun. as they went to variduring a high school party of the year. ous countries. Something so bad happened that your Jack isn't a bad song writer as he girlfriend/boyfriend is now getting it has written tunes for Sara Bar~illes and on with someone you despise from the Tegan and Sara. The indie-pop album hockey team . Keep in mind if it was is catchy with over the top anthem s 1985 that's what you would have done ... including highlights such as "Wild right? [editor's note: the Beacon does Heart," "Shadow," "I Wanna Get BetNOT encourage nor endorse underage ter," and "Like A River Runs." drinking}. I usually decode some of the songs This album is filled with so many on reviews, but I was more interested in '80s vibes that you can put out St. El- the sound and concepts of these songs mo's fire with it. and not necessarily the lyrics. It's kind of like Robyn meets Tears Bleacher's "Strange Desire" is guarFor Fears and Depeche Mode at the anteed to be one of your fall soundtracks club and suddenly they start dancing this year. to Grimes ... oh wait, she's actually featured in the album's track titled "Take Me Away." Surprisingly, it's actually not the most , . , . @wilkesbeacon random collaboration on the record. Yoko Ono has a part in "I'm Ready To ~ eric.casey@wilkes.edu "Meatballs" retro-movie review, one for the ages By JIii Reifsnyder Contributing Writer As summer comes to a close and the school year starts settling in, I'm already reminiscent of my summer shenanigans and favorite summertime movies. In this week's retro-review I take a look at Bill Murray's breakthrough film, "Meatballs", filmed in 1979. A truly hidden treasure for you to discover. This movie was one of many firsts. It sparked the beautiful relationship between Murray and director Ivan Reitman, who continued on to direct Ghostbusters I and II, as well as Stripes, all of which Murray starred in. Harold Ramis was one of the writers of this film, marking the first collaboration between Murray and Ramis, who continued to work together many years after this movie. With a very basic plot, the story takes place at Camp North Star, a summer camp populated by teens that don't fit into the normal social clicks outside of camp, but when together find friendship in each other. However, they can't fully escape as they find rivalry in the 'jock" camp across the way, with whom they compete with at the end of the summer. Tripper, played by Murray, is an unpredictable counselor with an eccentric sense of humor and lack of care for camp policies. His character reminds me of that one adult that always treats teenagers with respect and equality, and has the reputation as the cool teacher or in this case, counselor, that breaks all the rules while maintaining a sense of authority. Most of the actors had no career before this film, and very little after, adding to the movies quaint charm of a summer classic. The actors, being unrecognizable, are relatable to those ofus who didn't fit in as teens, while carrying a sense of summer shenanigans and sarcastic slapstick throughout their many adventures. This is a modest, simple movie at best, without a lot of special effects or fancy set design, but the genius lies in the dialogue and direction of the film. The age of the time period is reflected by the men's short shorts, disco music, and language, while showing the struggles of adolescents that are still faced today. The plots been seen dozens of times, but the one-liners, unique adventures, and Murray's nonchalance make this a memorable movie. This movie reflects the great times of summer, including friendship, competition, panty raids, summer romance, and memorable late nights, that make a summer worth having. Although this movie didn't get the cult following that Murray's other movies seemed to amass, I feel this is a gross underestimation of its true beauty and genius. It's the perfect combination offeeling good, wit, comedy, and teen angst that any summer camp movie requires. I highly suggest any Murray fan give his breakthrough film a chance before his fame and glory, he's completely fantastic. • ( �The Beacon - Se tember 16, 2014 Opinion 17 Fantasy Football 2014: Winners & Losers Week 3 starters and how to dominate your fantasy league By Frank Passalacqua Opinion Editor Fantasy football ltas become increasingly popular each and every season. For those who do not follow sports, or do not know what a "fantasy team" is, it is exactly as it sounds. The owner is in a "fantasy league," with the league usually containing about ten other friends. ead of the typical NFL teams and rosters, you, the fantasy owner, get to draft an entite team to yourself and manage that team ~k to week. It may sotmd confusing, but to any experienced fantasy owner, it is addicting and contains all the bragging rights in the world. Bragging rights. Want those? Want to bow the best players to start and who to bench? In this article. I will list some, of the best starts and ~ ; f o r the rest of the upcoming week 3. ..) ~~pstpf WQlf ~ inflQ-PJ'IIS ach ~ htek and reallY r ~ zero some tips and hints never 1mrt anybody. M , the Saints are ays spot on alllii~E tmmy Graham and rookie ~ , Cooks to have a big game as well. Next is Matthew Stafford of the Lions. acing the Green Bay Packers, I think the Stafford-Megatron connection will b~ extra strong that night. The Packers have one of the worst defensive units in the league, and if week I was any indication of how Calvin Johnson will be playing this season, I think Stafford will light up the Packer's D and throw 3 touchdowns for 32 points. What quarterback in week 3 should you isit? Peyton Manning. After seeing Peyton's performance against the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl, I do not expect this to be any different. As Manning goes into Seattle for this game, I cannot see that feared Seattle defense not have a repeat performance on that side of the ball. Manning is usually a no-brainer on a weekly basis to start, but llgllinst the Seahawks, I struggle to believe that we will break 20 points. Next are the running backs. Adrian Peterson is usuallys monster on ing up defenses week to week. Orleans, a team who always struggle4 against the running game, I think we will see AP in his true form. Projections have Peterson g ;l,oints, with 122 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Star\ him pp. To go along with AP, keep an eye on LeSean McCoy of the Philadelphia Eagles. McCoy, now paired with Darren Sproles, Had a slow start to his season, but against ,a team like Washington, I think it will be Shady's coming out party. For both running yards and in the screen game, McCoy should break 20 points for his fantasy owners and be back on track to lead the league in rushing as he did last season. Who should be benched? Matt Forte for the Chicago Bears. Despite the New York Jets' questionable offense and secondary, they actually have a scary defensive-line that should be acknowledged. In week 1 when fantasy owners got left down as Maurice Jones-Drew only racked up 11 yards on the ground the entire game ... yeah. Forte- wants to be considered an elite running back in this league, and has shown flashes of why he should be in the past, but disregard him in any discussion when he is up against the Jets. If he even gets 10 points, it will be a miracle. Now are the wide receivers. It was mentioned earlier, and the answer to everyone's prayers is Calvin Johnson. A ~ t the Packers, Megatron is projected to earn 21 points for his owners, anti I say that is the bare minimum. In week I against the Giants, Johnson scored 29 points, with the majority of that comiI3$ in the fir t half. Again, against the Packers, I would not be shocked if he broke 30 points. Second up, Brandon Marst\all. Just a few paragraphs ago, I mentioned how Matt Forte will have a tough day on the ground, and that will likely be true. So in order for the Bears have a fighting chance, they must obviously attack through the air. And that they will. Having receivers like Marshall and Alshon Jeffery is a scary thought for any defensive unit, let alone like the Jets' secondary where nothing is certain. Expect Marshall to have a huge game, outplaying his projected score of 17 points. Now for the opposition, sit DeSean Jackson this week. This matchup of the Redskins against the Eagles brings the first time DeSean returns to his former home, Philadelphia. Usually, I would expect DeSean to have a lights-out game every week, but against his former team, I think he will be a bust. The pressure, the Philly defense knowing how DeSean works, and the downfall of RGIII are all factors going into the game that I predict will deep DJax under 10 points. Since we are talking about receivers, I might as well throw in the tight end talks as well. I will keep it short but I like fmmy Graham against the Vikings. Graham is al- ready one of the best receivers in tb,e ~ e and as I mentioned e a r l ~ ~ hav, a field day that w~ putting Ora'tiint the top of his target list. Graham is pro jected to score 22 points. To the contrary, I do not like the match of Jason Witten against the St. Louis Rams Week I was a beautiful nightmare for Ton Romo (Go Eagles), and with a defensiv line like the Rams have, 1 see Tony Rom , under a lot of pressure, not giving Witte the time of day in this matcbup. Rounding this out are the defensiv teams. Start the Texans. Eli Manning is a turn over machine who lost his way in the NFL and the Houston Texans can make him col lapse easily. When Eli is rushed, he the ball over- hello J,J. Watt. The Texan are projected to score 12 points, but cannot see the Giants offense scoring to frequently, so I would say around 15-2 points for the Texans D. Ending this list of fantasy predictions, am not too big on the Dallas defense thi , week. Ironically, they are projected to b the highest scoring defensive in week with 17 points, but scratch that. The Cowboys defense is nothing sho of a mess, and I cannot wait to watch Za Stacy, Kenny Britt and Tavon Austin carv up the field. @randomfrankp frank.passa/acqua@Wilkes.edu r �.J 18 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Brandon.Gubitosa@wilkes.edu Men's Soccer looks -t o make Wilkes defeated . Baptist Bible Colleg~ 5-0 scoring three goals in the first seven minutes of the game. Freshman forward Eric McAnena netted his first two goals of career. • By Andre Spruell Sports writer Wilkes University's men's head soccer coach, Phil Wingert, has been at the .helm for the Colonels the last 33 seasons. After finishing 9-6-1 the previous season, Wingert hopes to have an improved season this year and for the team to achieve the goal it has set this season, which is to reach the Freedom Conference playoffs. He hopes so because the current seniors have not been able to reach this goal. Despite starting off the season 1-4, the Colonels added a big win last Wednesday night over Baptist Bible College, with a resounding 5-0 victory. Three goals came in the first seven minutes of the game, one from senior forward Eric McAnena, and two from freshman forward Adam Snyder. The freshman's two goals were the first of his collegiate career. In the second half, McAnena went on to score once again in the 69th minute. Another freshman, midfielder Matt Lindo ' from Hazlet, New Jersey, was able to join the scoring party and net in another goal in the 89th minute . The next game for the Colonels is Wednesday when the team travels to Elizabethtown to face-off against the Blue Jays at 7 p.m.s The Colonels hope to notch another victory on their belts so they can achieve their goal of making the Freedom Conference playoffs for this senior group led by forward captain Eric McAnena, defender captain Ryan Joyce, midfielder captain Tyler Young, defender captain Geoffrey Arentz, goalkeeper The Beacon/Purvit Patel John Lesko #6 & Ian Moyer #22 and the rest of the team look to make the playoffs for the first time since 2009 Patrick Loube, and the back-up keeper Kyle Romm. When asked about how his team is, Coach Wingert replied saying, "It's a very close knit group, it's a good mixture of experience players with good senior leadership. So it's a good group of seniors, but there's also a mixture of juniors and sophomores, and a pretty talented freshmen class as well." Some players that contribute to this mixture are junior captain Eddie Metzger, sophomore defender John Stoner, who was expected to have a big year but unfortunately suffered a serious injury five minutes into the first game, junior midfielders Hunter Murray and Justin Weaver. Two members of the freshman class that have earned starting positions and have made an immediate impact are midfielder Austin Kubin and defender Casey Ritsick. What is unique about this team is that even though they do not have any pre game rituals or anything of that nature, Coach Wingert defers pre-game speeches to his seniors so they can fire up the squad and rally them to victory. According to Wingert, he does this because according to him he is not a real "rah-rah, bite the head of the snake off in the locker room before the game kind of coach." This method has been working for Coach Wingert the last 33 seasons, and he hopes that they can finish the season strong to achieve the goal of bringing the senior class to the Freedom Conference playoffs. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu �19 The Beacon - September 16, 2014 Fi81d Hockey looks to get back to NCAA playoffs By Grant Rogers Sports Writer Sara Myers returns to helm to lead the Wilkes University women's field hockey team. She last held the Wilkes headcoaching job from 2005-2010. The Lady Colonels are curren4).y 1-3, getting their win against Union College 3-0 and losses came from No. 2 Salisbury University, Juniata College and Arcadia University. "We just have minor things we need to work on, I know when we fix these little issues we will be back on track," said senior Stephanie Hahn. Still very early ·in the season, the Lady Colonels look to get back to the NGAA playoffs like last season. With returning players and some of the new talent brought into the team, the Lady Colonels feel very confident about having a strong season. "All our returners are very important to our team. We are just really going to work hard we really have any amazing team and a lot of talent I know when we all come together we can make playoffs again," said Stephanie Hahn. Lady Colonels recently took on Arcadia University at Schmidt Stadium. Arcadia took a 1-0 lead 19:42 into the game and added the second goal 42:49 to end the scoring for the game. Wilkes six shots in the first half. Arcadia had three shots in the first half. In the second half Wilkes had Junior back Cristina Harrison #26 looks to pass the ball to a teammate in a game against Arcadia University three shots compared to Arcadia's six shots. Wilkes finished the day with nine shots, 4 of which were on target. Arcadia also had nince shots, seven of which were on target. Lauren Burrows made her first start in goal for the Lady Colonels and finished the day with 5 saves. Mia De Plato had 4 saves for the Knights. The lady Colonels will be back in action The lady Colonels still have many games on Saturday September 20th at 1:00 P.M. in left in the season. Reading, Pa, followed by Albright College "We are focusing on coming together and Manhattanville College. as a team as well as working on our minor @wilkesbeacon mistakes. Ifwe do that we can win the game • rant.rogers@wilkes.edu this week." said Hahn. Lady Colonels fall to Lancaster Bible College By J.T. Keer Sports Writer f Lancaster Bible College captured the final two sets, following a 1-1 tie, to defeat the Lady Colonels 3-1. With the loss Wilkes fell to 3-2, while Lancaster Bible College improved to 3-5. Lancaster Bible College got out the gate cooking and took the first set 25-19. However, the Lady Colonels answered back right away with a down to the wire 26-24 victory. The last two matches, the Lady Colonels sluggish play came back to bite them and they lost both 25-15 and 25-21 respectively. Lancaster Baptist College waas led by junior setter Hannah Derr, with 31 assists, senior right side hitter Katie Comber, with 14 kills, and junior outside hitter Joanna Butala, with 25 digs. Junior setter Megan Powers, who finished the game with 30 assists, wants to take it as a teaching moment for future matches. "Tuesday night really brought out all of the small things that we need to work on as a team," Powers said. "Our communication was lacking and we were very slow on defense. I give a lot of credit to Lancaster Bible though, they didn't let anything touch the floor on their side. We're hoping to make up for the loss with 2 big wins this weekend." The lady Colonels had some nice performances from Senior libero, Erin Nothstein, freshman middle hitter, Ellen Mook, freshman middle hitter, Madison Sophomore outsider hitter Ally Paskas (#6) and the rest of the Lady Colonels look to bounce back as they begin conference play September 17th when they face off with the Mlserlcorlda Cougars. Scarfaro and sophomore outside hitter, Ally After a tough loss on the road, the Lady play versus Misericordia University on Paskas. Colonels will return to action this weekend September 17. N?thstein led all players _with a game h_igh looking to redeem themselves, with 2 @wilkesbeacon 30 ~gs. Mook, added 11 kills and four d_1gs, important matches against Swarthmore _ ifohnathan.keer@wilkes.edu "".h1le fellow fr~shman, Scarfaro,_ had eight College and Cabrini College in the kills and five digs. Paskas, provided seven Swarthmore tournament in Swarthmore kills and six digs. PA before starting Freedom Conferenc~ r �.J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 • The Beacon/David Lee "The first game went far better than expected and we all had fun. We're looking forward to another show," said Drum Major Sofia Soares, shown above. The Beacon/David Lee "The marching band's progress has been staggering, even in its infancy.. .! could tell this program is off to an incredible start," said sophomore Derek Jolley, shown above. "[Because of marching band] I do feel like I socially fit in here at school. I know some more upperclassmen than most freshmen would," said freshman Rebecca Voorhees. �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 21 • ~ We are currently taking applications for••• Photographers Social media gurus Videographers Advertising reps Bloggers Copy editors and more! Graphic Designers NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. WE'LL TRAIN YOU. HE BEACON The news of today reported by the Journalists of tomorrow. The Bea con is under new management. Help us help you. Become a part of the new team today! We offer Payment fo-r fflany-Of tlii-ab0v8-positions $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ r �_J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 22 Women's soccer team looks to bounce back By J.T. Keer Sports writer The Wilkes University Lady Colonels are off to a slow start with a record of 2-3 . With that being said there are many positives to take out of the start they are having. The team took a trip out to Schenectady, NY for a mini tournament against the host Union College, and UMass Boston. They split the trip with a win over UMass, but a heartbreaking 0-2 loss to Union. The Colonels have high aspirations for themselves. As of now, Senior Katie Hughes is the Colonels leading scorer with two goals, followed by Brittany Gurreri and Micaela Oliverio each posting one. Junior Sara Wasley starting Midfielder for Wilkes, who has an assist on the season, has this to say "We really are working on keeping possession of the ball for a majority of the game, winning 50/50 balls, and scoring early in the game." Wasley is from Whitehall, Pennsylvania and has made an instant impact on the team from the moment she stepped onto campus. Playing in the majority of the games her freshman and sophomore years, as she even started in fourteen of them as a sophomore. She has scored three goals, and assisted another three through her first two years. As a junior now on the team, she is expected to be a leader on the field. She has started in every game so far for Wilkes. When asked about her personal goals for the season she replied, "I am also working on keeping possession within the team, and being a leader for my teammates since we have a lot of young players with twelve new freshman that came this year." This quote in particular shows her passion, and how important being a leader on the team is too her. She is expecting nothing less than a successful season from her teammates The Colonels are still awaiting their home opener, and even their conference opener. With all of their games so far being away they have had a hard time adjusting. Although they are off to a slow start, if they begin to play well in their conference games it will allow them to make it to playoffs, and hopefully win the conference. Wilkes first home game is on Saturday, September 13, at 5:30 pm against Gwynedd Mercy. Conference play does not begin until October 4th when they will face off against Desales University who they have not lost against since 2008. The Colonels plan to turn around their • rough start, "I think we have to work hard in practice and then apply what we've been working on into our games" said Wasley when asked about the teams rough start this season. Wilkes Women's Soccer team is not used to losing by any means, with records over .500 in the last few seasons; they are expect nothing less this season. ,... @wilkesbeacon U:) johnathan.keer@wilkes.edu Cross country program is focused on improving By Brandon Gubltosa Sports Editor Men's and women's cross country coach Nicholas Wadas is currently entering his seventh season as head coach. The men's and women's cross country program has been around since 1979 but was stopped in 1993. After a 15 year absence, the program was finally put back together in 2008 and they hired Nicholas Wadas, a graduate of Misericordia University. While at Misericordia, Wadas was a member of the cross country team. He earned second team All-Pennsylvania Athletic Conference honors in 2000, 2001 and 2002. He was also a five-time member of the PAC All-Academic Team and was chosen as a Division III Academic All-American in 2002. The cross country teams opened up their seasons Aug. 29, competing in the Misericordia Invitational. The women's team was able to finish third while the men's team finished fourth. Freshman Cassandra Papp led the women's squad with a time of 17:24.61 for 16th place. On the men's side, freshman Adam Davis finished 14th overall with a time of 17:45.35, while freshman Jordan Lindley finished right behind with a time of 17:47.95 that was good for 16th place. Coach Wadas is not concerned about the team's finish in their first race of the season as he considers it a "warm-up meet." "It is early in the season and I'm not that focused on how fast we are running so far," said Wadas in an interview. · In the Colonel's next race, the heat and humidity were rough according to coach Wadas as it affected runners for every team at the 42nd annual Dutchmen Invitational hosted by Lebanon Valley College. The men's team was able to finish seventh, while the women's team finished eighth. Leading the women's squad again was freshman Cassandra Papp with a time of 22:25 for 35th place. Following her were teammates Christine Klingel and Regan Murphy who finished right behind her with times of 22:39 and 22:43 which were good enough for 37th and 38th place. For the men's team, Tyler Sutton led the way with a time of 30:30 for 33rd place. While teammates Dan Lykens and Tim Jurkowski finished second and third for the Colonel's finishing with times of 30:32 and 30:34. Up next for the Colonels is a meet Sept. 20, where they will compete at the Dickinson Short/Long Invitational in Carlisle, Pa. Wadas said his goal for the year is to improve. "At this point for the girls our best finish is 10th place in the MAC, and 8th place for guys since they started the program back up in 2008," said Wadas. When asked about the development of the program here at Wilkes, Wadas said that "just having a cross country program doesn't allow us to build as fast as we probably could of if we had a track and field program here. But regardless of that, even if we still had a program here it would still take time." Lately Wadas has been getting more aggressive with his recruiting tactics. He calls it "expanding his horizons," as he is looking to recruit kids from Ohio, New Hampshire, and Virginia. He is not only recruiting by their performances in high school, but is mainly looking at what they want to major in. "I don't want to cheat a kid and have him leave here with a degree he did not want," said Wadas. Like all of the coaches here at Wilkes, Wadas always remembers that his runners are students first and makes sure that cross country does not become a big time consumption for them. According to Wadas, "you can still do well as runner in Division III, there are many Division III teams we run against that have beat Division I teams in races." @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 16, 2014 23 r �.J The Beacon - September 16, 2014 a the legendary taste ls in Town! www.grottopizzapa.com te menu of PizS1 Subs, & More! (570) 331.321a Delivery to Wilkes campusl MONDAYS 1Regular 12" Pizza w/1 Topping - just $4.99! TUESDAYS get1 FREE • Do you own a basjness or bawe an · • apcomHla ewen1 ancl wan11o 1•eacb I 6,000 clten1s a week1 Le1 us bel I 1W ADWEll'IISl ■G wt111 The Beacon! I 1111• _, a paae 1o lkortlers � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, September 16th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 September 16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/dd91df17a97c2cad385c0b78050db384.pdf 314bdd7226070d40cb705edfab67fe84 PDF Text Text Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member April 15, 2014 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Volume 67 Issue 20 Graduating staff reflects on their time at Wilkes Six Beacon staff members graduate at the end of the semester. Read what they have to say about their time spent here on pages 8-9 The Beacon/Jake Cochran �2 NEWS Silencing Cell Phones Page 5 April 15, 2014 Contact editor: nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Student critically injured after being hit by car it was weird not having anybody to talk to,” Benedict said. “It brought a tear to my eye because I looked over and saw an empty seat and know exactly where she was.” Bucci describes Filipski as someone who is engaged and whom classes aren’t the same without. “I just hope that she gets better and hopefully I’ll see her bright, shining face in science because I miss her,” Bucci said. Filipski’s accident has raised questions about the safety of crossing Market Street. Villa said the accident has resonated for her as she had also crossed Market Street to get to Rita’s a few days before Filipski’s accident. “It kind of hit home a little bit knowing that it could have been me, it could have been any Wilkes student that that happened to,” Villa said. Villa added that she feels there should be a crossway added on Market Street in order to prevent further accidents. “It’s not shocking to me that this occurred on such a busy street,” Villa said. Steven Thomas, who drives down the street By Christine Lee Senior News Editor An accident on a busy street that left a student in critical condition has caused the Wilkes community to come together in support for her, as well as question the safety of that street. According to Wilkes-Barre police, around 5:30p.m. on Sunday, April 6 sophomore communication studies major Rebecca Filipski sustained severe injuries when she was struck by a car in the right lane on the Market Street bridge. Filipski was crossing Market Street near Kirby Park when she was hit and transported to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition. The investigation into the accident is still ongoing. In week following the accident, the campus community has shown a strong amount of support for Filipski. Many students wrote messages of support on the wall of her Facebook page last Monday and have raised money to buy her get well-gifts. Some have even gotten together to create a get well video for her. Members of Student Government, along with Filipski’s roommates on campus, created two large cards that members of the campus community signed on Monday. In an email to the campus community on Monday, Student Affairs stated that Filipski’s family has been appreciative of the outpouring of support by the university community and asked that “you keep her in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.” Those who know Filipski describe her as a fun person to be around. Senior communications major Jenn Villa got to know her through their involvement with “Wilkes Now.” “Rebecca has always been one of the most energetic, bubbly, just naturally always very happy people I’ve met,” Villa said. “Anytime you are with her, you can’t help but smile.” Filipski’s academic adviser, professor of Communications Jane Elmes-Crahall said her energetic demeanor will help her bounce back. “I’m trying to think what we can get her to keep her mind occupied if her body isn’t able First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: thewilkesbeacon.com He added that the accident is a wake-up call to the risks associated with trying to cross such busy streets. “It certainly is a reminder of how dangerous not just there but anywhere is,” he said. “Cars are very dangerous and so it’s a reminder of how careful those of us who drive have to be when we’re driving anywhere there might be a pedestrian.” Editor’s Note: Because Filipski is a communications major, she has had an involvement with The Beacon in the past and is an acquaintance to many on staff. @cleespot christine.lee@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Christine Lee Flipinski, a second year communication studies major, is considered by many to be a beloved member of the Wilkes community. to run around because she doesn’t sit still,” Elmes-Crahall said. “That’s our challenge as friends and faculty is try to find something to keep her mind and hands occupied because somehow seeing Rebecca in bed for longer than a couple of hours seems a little unlikely.” Filipski has been active on campus through her involvement with WCLH and the University Chorus. Director of Choral Activities Steven Thomas described her as a wonderful member of the chorus whose presence is very much missed Junior communications major Kayla Bucci and freshman communications major Zach Benedict said they both miss her in their classes. “I always sit next to her in sociology and THE BEACON 130 S. River St. as part of his daily commute to campus, said the accident has made him more vigilant as a driver. “Every time I drive by there now I’m keeping my eyes open more than normal,” Thomas said. The Beacon/ Christine Lee Many members of the Wilkes community try and make small tokens to make Flipinski feel better and remind her to stay strong in this difficult time. Editorial Staff 2013-14 Editor-in-Chief: Jake Cochran Managing Editor: Anne Yoskoski Design Editor: Paul Kaspriskie Assistant Managing Editor: Ashley Evert Chief Photographer: David Lee Adviser: Loran Lewis News Editor: Nicole Zukowski L&A&E Editor: Alyssa Stencavage Interim Sports Editor: Brandon Guibitosa Assistant News Editor: Sarah Bedford Assistant L&A&E Editor: James Jaskolka-Butler Assistant Design Editor: Steve Dziedziak Senior Editor: Carly Yamrus Senior Editor: Lyndsie Yamrus Senior News Editor: Christine Lee �THE BEACON |April 15, 2014 NEWS Farewell to Foley; SG president election under way By Sarah Bedford Assistant News Editor As the spring semester comes to an end, changes are in the works for Student Government as the presidential election draws near. Nominated for president in week one of two at the SG meeting were Taylor Moyer and Christian Victoria; Peter Tuzzo was nominated in week two of two. All three are in the process of following SG election protocol, which includes nomination, petition forms which require 250 signatures, and a leadership forum at noon April 15 in the SUB lounge. The actual voting process will begin April 15 and continue until April 22. At the April 23 Student Government meeting, the new president along with the new presidents from each Mega-council club will be announced. Each nominee poses qualities that set them apart from their opponents and make for fine presidential nominees. Meet the nominees: Christian Victoria As a member of Student Government as junior class treasurer, as well as being a resident assistant for two years, member of the Programming Board, an E-mentor and president of the Investment Club, Christian Victoria, an accounting and finance major, has shown numerous outlets of leadership and involvement on campus. He first became involved with SG when a peer encouraged him to do so. “(It was) a great way to get involved on campus,” Victoria said. When asked what changes he would like to see brought about to SG and why he felt he should be the next SG president he said, “I want to make a change and this position is Courtesy of Christian Victoria Victoria said he has a vision to change how SG conducts business. the place.” Victoria described the possibilities for growth and opportunity with a change in SG because as it stands, he doesn't, “like where it is heading.” “It needs a change ... I'm going to mix it up a bit,” Victoria said. Among his university involvements, Victoria also has an internship with an highly regarded company completing work within his field; he described this opportunity as one that will set him apart from others. Throughout the entire process, Victoria said he has remained “cool, calm, and collected,” just as he does in every other facet of life. Asked to describe himself in one word, Victoria said, “determined. I'm determined to get the position and leave a legacy.” Victoria ended on the final note, “ I have many experiences in terms of leadership. ... I know what makes a team work well and what doesn't.” He added, “(I'm) grateful -- without students there is no Student Government.” Taylor Moyer “I’ve been working toward it (president) since my freshman year,” Taylor Moyer, who has been a longtime member of SG, said. Moyer, a pharmacy major, is SG vice president, an active member in APhA, PPA, and Pharmacy Senate, and as well an RA. She said she knows the amount of time and dedication it takes for serving as SG president. This past year, Moyer organized Fall Fest and Winter Weekend, as well as coordinating SG mentors to incoming members. Moyer emphasized the importance of taking an active role in the student body and listening to student opinions. “I want a positive change for the student body,” Moyer said. Although there is more to be done, Moyer commented that, “ We've made a lot of prog- Courtesy of Taylor Moyer Moyer encourages peers to take active roles in the Wilkes community. ress since my freshman year ... more consistent with allocation of funds ... (and) expanded on openness.” Moyer remarked that making SG weekly meetings more student-friendly is crucial. As far as plans if she does become SG president, Moyer mentioned trying to influence a decision to bring back student favorites to “Late Night.” She said, however, that this is not a direct SG responsibility but a topic among peers. Regardless, Moyer said, “change is definitely the big thing.” When asked why she is fit to be president she said, “ I love SG ... it's a great organization on campus.” She mentioned knowing the ins and outs of SG after working closely with the current president, Ian Foley. When describing herself in one word, Moyer said, “leader. ... I think most people see me as that. “It's the same thing over and over again,” Moyer concluded. “Wilkes needs change, SG is a big support system for that.” Peter Tuzzo Peter Tuzzo, a political science major, has been an active member in numerous Wilkes outlets. An RA, E-mentor, promotion director at WCLH, a two-time Alternative Spring Break participant, member of the Relay for Life Committee, coordinator for E-mentoring and SG junior class secretary, Tuzzo has witnessed different aspects of the university in action. Tuzzo described he desire to become the new SG president by describing his overall love for Wilkes. “I love being a Colonel ... (I'm) dedicated to Wilkes’ 'Be Colonel' attitude.” Tuzzo described that one of the first things he would like to see is changes within SG is the constitution. Courtesy of Peter Tuzzo Tuzzo says that his overall love for Wilkes drives him in his election. 3 “One of the biggest things is revamping our Constitution.” He described the document as 15 pages that are far too complicated. He said he thinks that if the group works to simplify and broaden its meanings, involvement from student body will be better. Tuzzo described his dedication to SG and how he is the “type of guy who write theories on how to go about SG.” Being involved with IRHC his freshman year, he said he knew he wanted to continue being involved on campus, and SG was an obvious choice in doing so. When describing himself in one word, Tuzzo said, “passionate” while relating it all back to his overall love of the university and how he wants to be part of its progress in the future. “Every meeting is a unique experience ... it's the timeline of SG that makes me passionate,” he said. Foley reflects on past year Although it is an exciting time for SG, it also marks the end of current SG President Ian Foley's reign. “It's been rewarding ... you get to see events accomplished ... (and) taking people and getting them to work well together,” Foley said. Foley discussed the importance of gathering diverse groups of people with differing goals and creating an experience for themselves as well as the student body. Among the many accomplishments in his position, Foley joked saying, “I'm proud the place is still standing.” On a serious note, Foley mentioned that there are certain characteristics that make for a good president. “To become president ... first, have the will and initiative to do good,” Foley said. He described the importance of not just connecting with the other SG members but also the rest of the student body. “Second, don't be afraid to take on responsibility.” Foley discussed that the most important aspect when taking on duties is to keep the “Wilkes way, Wilkes pride” in mind. Finally, Foley discussed the importance of making compromises. “Everyone has their priorities ... channel that in a way that best represents the students.” The overall message Foley said he wanted to give to the presidential nominees and underclassmen is the idea of remaining humble and cherishing the time they have while at Wilkes. “They have four years here. You only have a finite amount of time ... and a finite amount of time to make an impression on someone ... plan to build relationships and keep relationships because, before you know it, it will all be over and all you'll have are memories.” The Leadership Forum will be at noon in the Henry Student Center Lounge, April 15. At this session, the student body will be able to hear from the respective nominees not only of SG but of the rest of Mega-Council as well. Voting begins that afternoon and continues until the following Tuesday with the SG president announcement April 23 at the SG Meeting. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu �4 NEWS THE BEACON|April 15, 2014 Current Scranton masters Keynote speakers announced students visit, give for two graduation cermonies advice to undergrads By Nicole Zukowski News Editor By Amanda Stickles Staff Writer Current masters students from the University of Scranton came to Wilkes University to talk with current Wilkes students interested in counseling. A panel of Scranton graduate students took the time to come to Wilkes to discuss the graduate programs they are involved regarding a career in counseling. The different careers available in the field include school counseling, clinical mental counseling and rehabilitation counseling. Each career in counseling is very different. School counseling deals with students in the school they are working in, helping them with classes, and getting them ready for the future or day to day life issues they might be facing. Clinical mental health counseling deals with a different client base and with issues that are more severe such as depression or anxiety. Rehabilitation counseling works with disabilities and health services. “What I like about working in rehabilitation counseling is you can work with people Beacon Briefs Big Event registration under way Wilkes University Student Government will hold its third annual community-wide Big Event Saturday, April 26. Wilkes student volunteers will descend upon the surrounding neighborhoods, dedicating a day to community service. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the conclusion expected at 3 p.m. For questions or concerns, contact Kassi Bugg at kassandra. bugg@wilkes.edu. Lenten series ends April 16 The Office of Campus Interfaith and the City of Wilkes-Barre’s Downtown Ministerium will host a Lenten Luncheon Series. This year, the theme is “Finding Your Way Home.” It will continue each Wednesday through April 16, and is held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, across from Boscov’s. The service begins at 11:30 a.m. with an organ recital. The ecumenical/Interfaith Service begins at noon. Following the service is a soup and sandwich lunch, sponsored by one of the local churches. The suggested donation is $4 with proceeds this year benefiting the Wilkes-Barre Free Clinic. Contact Caitlin Czeh in the Interfaith Office at ext. 5904 or caitlin.czeh@wilkes.edu for more information. who come back from war who lost limbs; or people with mental disabilities,” Kelly Roughgarden from the University of Scranton graduate program said. Internships are a key element in getting the experience needed for future careers in counseling. Scranton requires students in the graduate program do 600 hours of internship work before graduation. “You’re able to be with real clients with real issues and try to help them,” David Hovey from the University of Scranton graduate program said. The panel discussed how important it is to have self-care and that counselors need to know how to handle their own problems as well as how to deal with their own day-to-day issues. If they do not learn this skill then they should not be a counselor, because if a counselor does not know how to handle their own issues how do they expect to handle someone else’s? @wilkesbeacon amanda.stickles@wilkes.edu Programming Board sets concert As the academic year is coming to a close again so is the undergraduate career for Wilkes graduating seniors, along with the current graduating students in the master programs. Wilkes will host the 67th annual Spring Commencement exercises on May 17. Both undergraduate and graduate ceremonies are scheduled for the same day. At every commencement ceremony one or more keynote speakers are asked to give a speech. There is a lengthy process of choosing who will be speaking at the ceremonies. “The process goes on all year long. The members of the Honorary Degree Committee are always on the lookout for individuals who can bring an inspiring message to our graduates and who would be worthy of receiving an honorary degree from Wilkes,” Vice President of Student Affairs Paul Adams said. This year the keynote speakers will be Christopher N. Breiseth and Stelios Patsiokas ‘75. At the graduate ceremony at 10 a.m. will be Christopher N. Breiseth, the fourth President of Wilkes. Breiseth will receive the Doctor of Humane Letters degree, honoris causa, during the ceremony. The commencement speaker for the undergraduate ceremony at 3 p.m. is Stelios Patsiokas ‘75, Chief Innovation Officer and corporate vice president at Sirius XM. Patsiokas will receive the Doctor of Science degree, honoris causa, during this ceremony. The honoris causa is a degree where the university has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, study and the passing of examinations. “Both our speakers have lived inspiring lives and had great achievements,” Adams said. “Both have close ties to Wilkes and will be able to draw on their Wilkes experiences to enhance their messages to the graduates.” The Office of Student Affairs manages commencement and its related activities and events. Questions regarding Commencement should be directed to the Office of Student Affairs at Passan Hall (570) 408-4100 (570) 408-4100. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu Mensch visits students Wilkes Programming Board will be holding the second annual riverfront concert. This year is featuring “He is We” and two great opening acts. Three food vendors selling at the concert. The concert is free and open to the public and Wilkes University students. This event will be at 5 p.m. April 25. Pharmacy to hold golf tournament The 15th annual School of Pharmacy Dean’s Golf Tournament will be held on May 15 at Mount Laurel Golf Club, White Haven, Pa. Registration is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shot-gun tournament starts at 1 p.m. Cost for current Wilkes students is $85. Without an ID will be $110. The cost includes lunch, dinner and prizes. Reservations are required. Email theresa. rule@wilkes.edu or call 570-408-4270. More information could be found at http://www. mountainlaurelgolfclub.com Urban Garden plots available Wilkes Neighborhood Garden now has plots available for the 2014 summer. The garden is located at the corner of West Ross and South River Streets in Wilkes-Barre. For more information contact: Patricia Parks at pparks2@verizon.net. Beacon prints final spring issue The April 15 issue marks the end of spring publications for The Beacon. The Beacon will resume publication in the fall. Check www. thewilkesbeacon.com for updates. Courtesy of Marketing and Communications Some of Wilkes’ upper-level pharmacy students had the chance to meet and discuss topics with U.S. Sen. Bob Mensch. �THE BEACON |April 15, 2014 NEWS 5 Silencing cell phones in more than the classroom By Alyssa Stencavage L&A&E Editor First a buzz, then a ring. Then the phone appears. That’s how it all starts. It was exam day, and the days before were rough for one student. The 10-minute cram of study time before class was enough to refresh the student’s memory about some of the material, but certainly not enough to ace the test. Class time comes, and the professor walks down each aisle, handing out exams one-byone, and then heads back to his seat at the front of the room, looking up every once in a while from the stack of papers he was grading to check the clock and have a look around the room. He notices the student scanning the phone out on his desk, pen in the other hand, writing away. The professor gets up, walks to the middle of the room, grabs the exam and rips it to shreds. The student had been caught in the act. Campuses have a variety of reasons for eliminating cell phones and other electronic devices from the classroom, but other places are also revising cell phone policies for other reasons. The Wilkes-Barre City Council is trying to minimize distraction by asking for cooperation from attendees to silence cell phones during board meetings. City Council Chairman Bill Barrett said there hadn’t been anything in place governing meetings, and although not a constant occurrence, it’s something the council felt needed to be addressed once and for all. “We didn’t want to be the phone police, we just wanted people to be courteous and help us run a productive meeting,” he said. Barrett said the proposed ordinance is an effort to restore order to meetings, even if it means tweaking the rules a bit to achieve that. A cell phone could also be a bother for the speaker who stands at the front of the room. This 2014 ordinance follows the 2010 ordinance in the city of Wilkes-Barre that prohibits the use of handheld devices while driving, which Barrett said was mostly for awareness and getting the state to step up to the plate. Although no relationship exists between the two, the citywide ordinance remains in place, perhaps reminding drivers that they’re safer for it if they can remove the distraction. When cell phones are applied to a classroom setting, the same idea rings true, as stat- ed in the Wilkes handbook, which says, “in order to provide an optimum environment for learning, all cellular phones and other electronic devices must be kept on silent alert while in the classroom, laboratory, or studio. All calls must be answered outside the classroom, and most importantly, no recordings of lectures or labs are allowed without written permission of the instructor.” Even in a classroom setting, legitimate concerns may arise. However, that’s not to say that cell phones should be out and ready in case of an emergency. When phones are frequented, distractions still abound. The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski Deborah Tindell, psy- Cell phones have been called a distraction in the work place along with in the classroom. New chology professor at Wilordinances are in the drawing stages for bans on cell phones in certain environments. kes and the lead author of a study, “The Use and Abuse of Cell Phones and Text Messaging in own cell phones themselves, they are aware of calculators, cameras, video capability and the Classroom: A Survey of College Students,” the connection and the expectations that follow more, schools might find that students are betagrees that cell phones today have the ability – rightly or wrongly – and they typically don’t ter equipped with a device like this, something to do much more than make phone calls, and face resistance from students. But if students he calls a powerful computing device in their pockets. she said we only have so much attention at any were to act out, they would be reported. He also notes the difficult transition for stuAllen said at the end of the day, faculty own given time, which then needs to be divided responsibility and would have to make the ex- dents to go from one class of using a cell phone among all of the tasks we engage in. to another where it’s prohibited at the door. Es“In general, students think they are much ception to the policy. sentially, he sees the biggest challenge to be Beyond the context of the city or the classbetter at divided attention than they really are,” Tindell said. “Studies show that memory for room, research also indicates the cell phone’s educators and administrators who continue to lectures is reduced for which cell phones are role in learning, with feedback across the view cell phones in a negative light, and suggests that schools come up with an acceptable board. being used to text.” policy to allow them in the classroom. According to an article by Audrey WatThere’s also a domino-like effect when stuYet, some schools take a more extreme apdents decide to pull out cell phones during ters in 2011, a study by the Pew Internet and class. Their use distracts others sitting nearby, American Life Project found that 83 percent proach. In the end, cell phones might be an imporwho have a right to learn without that distrac- of American adults own a cell phone, more than half of whom had used their phones at tant mode of communication or tool for safety, tion. But it also affects the professor. “When students choose to disengage, it least once to get information they needed right but they can also be a nuisance to an otherwise makes it more difficult for the instructor to be away, and the situation likely remains the same productive situation. Therefore, even in the classroom, their role must be considered. As for students. a dynamic and effective teacher” she said. A high school teacher Jamie Williams asks for the city council ordinance, Barrett said it Dean of Student Affairs Mark Allen said faculty are much more prone to dealing with his students to use photos they’ve taken on should be in place by April, and reminder signs other issues than a serious case of a cell phone their phones to create paintings. He also allows should help do the trick. students to use both handwritten and phoneresister gone wild. “As we’ve grown so dependent on this 24/7 stored notes during tests. Williams feels that the smartphones many communication, people can get really anxious @wilkesbeacon students are equipped with these days are not about not having that connectivity,” he said. alyssa.stencavage@wilkes.edu He also admits that because many faculty used to their full potential. With features like Dorm connection is first priority for IT Department By Amanda Fulk Correspondent Wilkes University recently held their open forum on April 8, to discuss current and upcoming changes to the technology throughout campus. The forum is held often to keep the Wilkes community informed about the IT Department's latest renovations. "We are trying to get everyone caught up." John Stachacz, dean of the library and director of information technology. Recently, the campus had announced that Wilkes had purchased the old Bartikowsky’s Jewelers building on South Main St., which would be housing administrative offices in that building temporarily. With that move, students from the Sidhu School of Business would relocate their classrooms into the UCOM building. UCOM would feature more wireless devices as well as a trading room for the business students. Along with the move of administrative buildings, there will also be new additions for student living that necessarily will not be placed on campus. Dorms are the first priority, and administrative will come second, which was not a favorable decision for some. Along with these major renovations some faculty and staff expressed concern for the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center along with Stark Learning Center. The IT Department would be looking to replace and update software campuswide before next fall. Stachacz mentioned that IT would be "ready to walk" on its own into the next phase of technology on campus. One of the primary topics of future technology on campus did point in a wireless direction. All buildings that are currently or will be under renovation will include newer and better technology including a wireless connection. For more information email John Stachacz at john.stachacz@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon amanda.fulk@wilkes.edu �6 April 15, 2014 L&A&E Are tattoos taboo? Page 10 Contact editor: alyssa.stencavage@thewilkesbeacon.com Lessons learned: Undergrads, listen to your elders By Alyssa Stencavage L&A&E Editor Ashley Evert Assistant Managing Editor With graduation just weeks away, most seniors are on the relentless search for jobs. But, before they dive into the workforce, they’ve reflected on their years at Wilkes and have come up with some of the most valuable lessons that time has taught them to share with underclassmen. Time Management Of course, keeping an eye on the clock and using time wisely will forever remain an important lesson. But students might also find that if they plan efficiently, an overlap in classes might emerge. Political science major Nour Elbattah, who also has minors in Spanish and environmental policy, said it’s easy to double major when requirements for one’s major coincide with requirements for electives, if the mapping process is done right. Connecting with those in your discipline Students shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to get to know professors in their particular department, especially one that is facilitated by a small, private institution like Wilkes. “I think sometimes that’s overlooked,” Elbattah said. “I think students really need to create a professional relationship with their advisers and professors. If you’re going to see those professors more than once, you should probably create a communication with them.” Internships & Networking The word might seem redundant, but don’t underestimate the power of the concept. Elbattah, who’s had several internships, said these two things are essential, and networking might just mean making people remember you. “You never know how one person might lead you to the next thing or person,” she said. “It’s nice knowing that you might have made a good impression on somebody and you can take advantage of it. I think it’s OK to show your personality to people because you never know who might relate to or appreciate what you’re standing for.” Apply yourself Good grades and test-taking skills are important, but putting what one has learned into practice counts just as much, if not more. “Those individuals who use what they learn inside the classroom, outside the classroom, whether it’s in a part-time job, club or internship, are those who will become successful,” business major Anthony Peterson said. With that said, he urges students to find the drive and passion that they may have for something and go with it, because it, “will create an overall better outcome for yourself along with others” and “by applying the passion and drive, will ultimately make your life that much easier and enjoyable.” The Beacon/Ashley Evert As they climb up the academic ladder in college, students may find themselves smothered by boatloads of work and stacks of books. While it is important to keep up with the work, remember, as Richelle Smith puts it, “You can’t sleepwalk through school.” When Peterson leaves Wilkes, he will take with him the idea to be open minded and explore all options available. “You may really never know what you want to do unless you try everything,” he said. Start early and go far As her years at Wilkes come to a close, entrepreneurship major Tory Price advises students to, “go the extra mile from day one to build your resume.” She said you shouldn’t involve yourself with activities that won’t have any impact on your future. Rather, put yourself in a situation you’re fearful of, because it’s situations like these that will develop your leadership skills, as well as yourself, both personally and professionally. Sometimes having someone by your side is beneficial, as well. Price said find an upperclassman, advisor or professor to help you get over the blocks in the road. Price’s time at Wilkes has helped give her the confidence she needs to succeed in the world, and the same can go for everyone else. “You can do anything when you apply yourself and never doubt it,” she said. Get involved and keep pushing Senior history major Richelle Smith advises underclassmen to “do what’s asked of you and put your whole heart into it.” She believes that students should get more involved in their classes because it is more in- fluential and beneficial than just listening to a lecture. “If you become more involved in the conversation, you’re more likely to remember the information better,” she said. Smith encourages students to “stay dedicated, don’t give up. Keep pushing. That’s really what it comes down to -- you just have to have the drive. You can’t slack off and just expect to get through – you have to keep pushing.” Don’t underestimate the amount of work Smith said that one thing people don’t tell students enough about college is to expect that “there is a lot of work, a lot of work. It is not high school and you cannot get away with not doing the homework. You can’t sleepwalk through school.” Form a support system The friendships that Smith formed in college were a surprise to her. “When I got to school I made a whole new realm of friends, and I’m actually closer to those friends now than the friends I had before school. It’s a different friendship, but it’s a stronger friendship. Before I came to school, my friends were very surface level. I felt like when I talked to them, it wasn’t anything intellectual.” She feels like now that she has found herself - her ideas and political beliefs - she has more insightful conversations with her friends now. “I have more in common with my friends now. It’s more than just stupid stuff, we have the same ideas, we have the same motives, we have the same drive. It’s good to talk to intellectual people about intellectual topics,” she said. Make time for other things Senior marketing major and international student from Napal, Evana Manandhar, said “Don’t just crunch your time studying, there’s life after studying, too. Once you reach that senior level, you don’t have that time.” She urges students to get involved in school activities and events. As a founding member of the Asian Culture Society, she likes to get involved in the Global Diversity Office. “I think American and international students should get along together, to get different perspectives. That’s something I would tell all students to get involved in.” Manandhar encouraged students to take the initiative and make an impact. “Do something in your major that will leave your legacy behind.” @wilkesbeacon alyssa.stencavage@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon ashley.evert@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON| April 15, 2014 7 L&A&E The Beacon/Rasha Shaker Cuts for Cancer was held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 in the SUB. Inches of hair were donated to Wilkes University’s annual Relay for Life event, which was held on Saturday April 12. Check out ‘The Beauty Beat’ @ www.thewilkesbeacon.com/blogs Sunscreen 101 By Ashley Evert Assistant Managing Editor Finals week is looming ahead and all that most of us want to do is lay outside and absorb those sunny days that have finally reached us after this rough winter. I am an advocate for compromise. Why not go out and study at one of the benches on the Greenway and enjoy the day? But finals aren’t the only thing to worry about while you’re enjoying the sun’s warmth. One of the most important beauty lessons to learn is the importance of good skin care, namely, the avoidance of sun damage. Too many girls are seen outside slath- ering on the tanning oil or posting Instagram photos of them looking crispy in the tanning beds in the dead of winter. If the goal is to look beautiful by means of getting tan, I feel terrible giving this reality check: your skin is going to look less than beautiful when it is leathery, wrinkled and spotted in 20 years in comparison to those ladies who avoided UV radiation. The best defense against sun damage is sunscreen. Daily use of sunscreen will help slow the development of wrinkles and premature aging skin, reduces the appearance of blotchiness, prevents facial brown spots and skin discoloration. And of course... Continue reading at thewilkesbeacon.com Philharmonic symphony to be held April 25 at Scranton Cultural Center By Amanda Kornak Correspondent Wilkes University’s Choral director, Steven Thomas, has been working with his students and other choral directors from local universities to prepare for a performance at the Scranton Cultural Center with a professional orchestra. The students will be singing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony April 25 at the Scranton Cultural Center with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Thomas will be chorus master and Lawrence Loh, music director of the Philharmonic, will be conducting the concert. “It’s a really exciting project,” Thomas said. “We’re combining with choirs from Bloomsburg University, from Marywood University and the Choral Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania, so all the singers are going to come together and sing the piece.” Saturday, April 5, was the first rehearsal that included all 150 singers from the different groups, as well as Lou. “It was a lot of fun,” Kelly Pleva, a member of the Wilkes University Chorus, said. “We worked really hard, it was a three and some odd hour rehearsal, and then we only have one more group rehearsal left together before the whole show.” “It’s a little bit of a tricky thing to assemble because we’re all doing our own thing,” Thomas said. “Each group is used to singing with that group but not with the other groups, so we have to figure all that out.” This is the fifth time Wilkes University has collaborated with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic in the past 11 years. “It’s roughly a pace of one every other year so it’s exciting, and for the students that are junior and seniors this is their second shot at it,” Thomas said. @wilkesbeacon amanda.kornak@wilkes.edu �The graduating staff reflects on their time at Wilkes University by sharing a few Beacon related stories I never understood why seniors are asked for advice right before they graduate. We are all currently bearing the burden of cluelessness following commencement. I personally have no idea what I’m doing. Most of us are preparing for a drunken senior week and buying things we can’t afford. A few of us are still bringing home our laundry home to mom. Bad news everyone, we don’t know the meaning of life. Truth is, I don’t know what’s good for you. I am not going to sit here and spew lines about not taking anything for granted, or how you shouldn’t be afraid to grow and change, and how you need surround yourself with good people and all those other vague offerings. I still sleep with stuffed animals; do you really want advice from me? I would love to take this small space to instead thank the Beacon readers and my fellow staff. They say journalism is dead, but as long as During my time at Wilkes University, I was involved in tons of clubs and organizations. I took up new hob- there are readers to our writing, the medium will never truly die. bies, expanded upon old ones, made new friends and did a lot of things I never thought I would have. To the Beacon staff: I hope you have the confidence in your abilities as journalists to publish news as it comes, while upholding all ethical The person I was entering college would not recognize the person I am today. While that isn’t a bad thing, it obligations you have to the public’s right to know. Don’t be afraid to push the envelope. Nobody ever made it anywhere by playing it safe. is something to consider. At the end of my college career, I’ve accomplished almost everything I set out to do and can sit back in my rocking chair at the end of the day with a satisfied grin I remember my first club day, I saw the table for “The Wilkes Beacon” and I knew, that sure as hell was NOT Carly Yamrus To our advisor, Dr. Lewis: While I am terrible at taking advice and attending meetings, I cannot thank you enough for letting me grow as a writer. The best teaching is always subtle over time. It has been a pleasure writing for you all. something I wanted to do, and I knew that the Rowing Club was DEFININITELY for me. Now, a few years later I am writing my reflection as my time as the Beacon Editor-in-Chief and am wonderWhen my friends look at my Wilkes ID picture I say, “Best day ing why the rowing club never emailed me back after I missed the mandatory 5 a.m. workouts. of my life.” Of course it wasn’t really the best day of my life, but it Jake Cochran Five years ago Wilkes came on my radar at a college fair I was made to attend my junior year of high school in Edison, N.J. I had heard of the city Wilkes-Barre, Pa. before and figured it wasn’t too far away from home that I could get the whole on-campus college experience. installation of President Leahy and the selection of a new provost and such issues such as stray cats, a When I first visited Wilkes during an open house I was immediately struck by how much fire and use of space on campus. My experiences reporting at this paper has led me in part to a freelance the students legitimately loved being there. This was great to hear because where I went to high reporting gig for my hometown newspaper and an internship with the Wilkes Marketing and Communica- school, there was a lot of complaining from students about how they did not want to be where tion Office. I was for high school. I even distinctly remember my tour guide, a guy by the name of Erin Sweet, telling my After coming to VIP Day that year I officially made my decision to come to Wilkes and four years later I haven’t looked back since nor have I had any regrets on my decision. Seeing where I am now, it is hard for anyone who has gotten to know me at Wilkes over the between overdressing or underdressing, overdress. Look good and to think the chicken patties in the caf were really good. Who would have a good attitude and people will take you more seriously. Be have thought these four years would go by so quickly? nice. Nasty people don’t get far in life, I promise. demically of course and am highly grateful for the education I have ized that and stopped was the real best day of my life. Don’t wait for learned what it takes to be in front of the camera reporting, I have also learned the different components received at Wilkes. But I also learned things that can’t be taught; people to change because they won’t. Move on. done behind the camera, even being able to shoot, edit and produce my own story packages. things learned strictly through observation. I will always be grateful for my involvement with The Beacon and “Wilkes Now” as they have truly I guess I just want to give small, probably obvious but important taught me the skills needed for reporting and writing in the professional world. start in the fall, I was not excited to begin my college career. I have never been a fan of change I had sung in my middle school choir and off and on in high school. But then I headed to college and and the notion of going to college in a city I wasn’t completely familiar with and not knowing followed a few signs in the Darte Center that said “Chorus rehearsal this way” and have gained a new anyone on campus terrified me. However, I remember telling myself if I could accomplished so appreciation for singing. Dr. Thomas, you have shown me that one does not need to be a great singer in much in high school, which I had, I could be just as successful in college. Four years later, I have order to perform some of the greatest choral works out there. experiences that I will never forget. Look up when you’re walking and look people in the eyes. If it’s because I was so excited to see and do everything. I actually used the television industry that have helped prepare me for an internship at WBRE/WYOU. Not only have I All of my life I have loved singing. Although it wasn’t until college that I realized how much I did. During my time at Wilkes, I have learned so much and been exposed to a variety of different ridiculously harsh on ourselves anyway. Do things for yourself and not for other people. The day I real- years to believe that when I first came to campus during the summer orientation session and to definitely lived up to those words. you can always forgive yourself and start again. We’re all super been yesterday. I’ve learned an abundance of knew skills and knowledge aca- Being a part of “Wilkes World,” later renamed “Wilkes Now,” has taught me the basic components of mom and I, “I’m not just saying this as a marketing gimmick but I genuinely love being here.” Christine Lee During my time on staff I have covered such big events as the Wyoming Valley flood of 2011, the Every day is a new day. If you mess up you with your goals was a pretty great day. I remember it so well it might as well have Everything was so new. I dipped out on transfer orientation history and culture. “Be the type of person you want to meet.” advice. Lyndsie Yamrus One of the best things to have come out of my college career has been my involvement in church. I am grateful to have taken advantage of attending nearby First Presbyterian Church. They have not only given me a chance to sing and know the local community but also the chance to know and love God more. For starters, I had known since about my junior year of high school that I wanted to be a And then there is the E-mentoring program. From the moment I met my E-mentor as an incoming news reporter, specifically one on television. During Welcome Weekend, my E-mentor, Anthony freshman, I knew I wanted to be involved in the program that pairs incoming first-year students with up- Dorunda, introduced me to this paper and the Shelbourne Telecommunications Center. The mo- perclassmen in their major. I saw the program as a terrific opportunity to get incoming freshmen excited ment he did, I knew I wanted to be a part of both of them and let me just say they have both been about the amazing road ahead that is college and to introduce them to the exciting programs and activities played a big part in my professional career. Wilkes has to offer. Three years later, I am proud to have been a part of this amazing program! Over the course of my four years on staff with The Beacon, I have learned the ins and outs of I will never forget my time here at Wilkes University. This place has given me so many amazing writing a basic news article and how to write both soft-core feature and hard news articles. Serv- opportunities, changed the way I look at the world around me and taught me so many different things that ing as Life and later News editor has allowed me the opportunity to be a part of this campus’s I won’t forget. I have truly enjoyed my time at Wilkes and won’t forget it any time soon. It is imperative to stop talking and just listen every now and then because there’s so much to learn from other people. No one needs to And then do things for others and not yourself. Participate. Sign up for things! Joining The Beacon was definitely worthwhile for me, even though I’m a science major, it doesn’t matter. I want to thank everyone for reading what I have to say every hear about you and your personal life all of the time. If you watch week for the past three years. I want to thank Dr. Lewis and each and listen you might actually pick up qualities that are advantageous editor for working with me and making my ideas a reality. to yourself. It’s been a pleasure. Thank you for letting me write. As I look back on my time at Wilkes, it’s hard to believe that it has already been four years. The summer before my freshman year, I was still deciding on a school. It took one visit to Wilkes for me to commit. There was something about it that felt academic, yet homey. My first semester I immediately started getting involved with different groups and clubs. It wasn’t difficult, as events like Club Day showed off some of Wilkes’ best opportunities. The further along I went in school the more professors I encountered that truly helped me learn and grow, academically and personally. I presented work at several conferences here and in other parts of the state, attended workshops in New York City, went to London three times, got the chance to help people in lower level English courses improve their writing, completed two internships, and two degrees. I have certain professors to thank for that, and I honestly think I will keep in touch with them for the rest of my life. The last four years that I have shared at Wilkes University have had a significant impact on both a personal The other great reason to join things in school is that meeting like-minded people makes life so much more fun. I have met some people and educational level. Through the people I have met and also the curriculum, I have learned much about myself and discovered a career path that I have a great passion for. The experiences and relationships I have here that I know I will maintain friendships with, no matter where we all end up. Looking at how much we have all changed over the past developed as a member of The Beacon staff are irreplaceable and helped me become the person I am today. I four years makes me realize what was really great about this experience: support. Friends support you, professors support you, family sup- am truly grateful of all my experiences I have endured as a Wilkes student, both good and bad. I have gained a better insight of who I am as a person and also my career aspirations. I thank everyone who has contributed and Paul Kaspriskie influenced my time here. It truly was an honor. Anne Yoskoski ports you…at Wilkes I learned just how important that is, and just how much I will miss these people. �10 L&A&E THE BEACON |April 15, 2014 Are tattoos still taboo in 2014? Electric City Tattoo Convention represents paradigm shift in workplace values, norms By James Jaskolka Assistant L&A&E Editor “It’s a neo-traditional tattoo, so it’s a little different from American traditional,” Roxana Mary explained, stretching her leg to reveal her newest tattoo, a rabbit surrounded by pussywillows in front of a glowing red sphere. “It’s a bit more cartoonish with the colors.” Mary, a sophomore psychology major, got the new ink on April 4th at the Electric City Tattoo Convention. Held at the Hilton in downtown Scranton, this year marks the fifth year that the convention has taken place. The Electric City Tattoo Convention is essentially a giant tattoo shop, with artists from as far as Nashville displaying their work to the city as well as tattooing attendees. The event also included contests (from best back piece to a belching competition), food and live entertainment, including belly dancers and an acoustic set from Jon Simmons (Balance & Composure). As excited as Mary is about her new tattoo, she does recognize a serious issue with her fondness for body art. “It’s gonna be a little bit difficult finding jobs,” she said. “I’m definitely going to get scolded a lot for it.” Tradition can indeed dictate that tattoos are unprofessional, but is that always the case? In a society increasingly tolerant of more progressive viewpoints and expressions of individuality, does this stigma against tattoos in the workplace still exist? Some don’t think so. “Tattooing has become a part of everyday culture. You see it on everyone, from your soccer mom to my dentist; he’s fully tattooed,” Eddie Focht of Heart and Soul Tattoo said. “It’s not that negative connotation of ‘only bikers or sailors have tattoos.’” Focht, who has appeared at the convention four years in a row, said that society’s view against tattooing is starting to change, and that more and more people are recognizing that appearance does not dictate someone’s ability to perform his or her job. “It doesn’t make them a better or lesser worker, it’s just someone expressing themselves,” he said. “You won’t get a better surgery if your surgeon has zero tattoos or if he has a couple of sleeves.” Lisa Mulvey, Wilkes University’s Career Development Coordinator, even noticed a change in the norm. “It’s definitely more acceptable today, even more so than when I started,” Mulvey said. “As the younger generation starts moving up into organizations and becoming directors and vice presidents and recruiting managers...that’s helping the acceptance levels as well.” While Focht and Mulvey said that the taboo against body art in the workplace is changing, they both stressed the fact that they aren’t completely acceptable yet. Because of that, they both said it’s important to put a lot of consideration into getting a tattoo. “Just think smart,” Focht said. “Research your artist and always think about your future. Think about less visible stuff first.” “Placement is important,” Mulvey echoed. “If you’re still unsure of your career path, not sure what direction you wanna go in, or even just for the job search, you’ll probably want to have them in places that can be covered up.” “You’re still going to come across older and more conservative recruiters,” she continued. “You don’t know who’s going to be across that table from you. If it’s still someone who still views tattoos as taboo, you’re just going to create more hurdles for yourself in the workplace.” @wilkesbeacon james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Eddie Focht Eddie Focht has been tattooing for six years. This year marks Focht’s fourth year working at the Electric City Tattoo Convention, which he described as an allaround good time with a very hospitable staff. The convention, as well as a shifting societal view, seem to suggest that tattoos are becoming more acceptable in the workplace than they have been in previous years. Disagree? Have a comment? Let us know at www.thewilkesbeacon.com. �11 OPINION April 15, 2014 Contact editor-in-chief: jason.cochran@wilkes.edu Online marketplace ‘ETSY’ sell-ebrates artist’s effort By Carly Yamrus Senior Opinion Editor If you thought craft sales died with the dinosaurs, you may be wrong. They relocated. Like most operations these days, craft sales have gone digital. One website in particular has come out ahead in both sales and opportunities. Etsy, the e-commerce website specializing in handmade, homemade, and vintage items, has given “crafting” and antiquing a modern spin. On Etsy, you’ll find much more than clothespin dolls, Christmas ornaments, knitted hats and wind chimes. The online marketplace offers originals in almost any category you can think of: artwork and prints, home and garden décor, women’s and men’s fashions, collectables, bath and beauty, craft supplies and jewelry to name just a few. It’s a one-stop-shop. Etsy helps the average crafter or antique collector sustain their own small business online, by allowing them to register their businesses for free. It costs only twenty cents to list an item for 40 days or until the product sells. Etsy keeps 3.5% of the sale price. While most online sellers wont realistically make enough money to fully support themselves on their crafts alone, every little bit helps. Supplemental cash can enhance the lives of those who may not be making enough on just their paychecks, or for those who are having trouble getting a job. According to fastcompany.com, only eighteen percent of sellers said that their Etsy shops were a full-time job. However, thirty six percent said the profits made in their stores went towards paying bills, and twenty percent put their profits towards saving. But not everyone can be an entrepreneur, you say. Not everyone has the necessary business background to run a successful shop. That’s why Etsy is hosting their own craft entrepreneurship program classes in several large cities order to educate people on how to sell their products online efficiently, without having to fund an actual building or staff. The education focuses on marketing, photography and promotional strategies. It’s not enough to just make the product; you need to know how to sell it too. Many crafters do not think about how much time or effort is put into their work, they only think about the price that people will buy at. But consumers are becoming more aware of product worth. Crafters learn how to calculate a price that is fair for the amount of time, skill and materials it took to make it. On Etsy, it seems somewhat understood that the items are well put together and constructed with care. They are made by real people- not factory machines. Consumers are sometimes willing to pay more for items that are unique; for example if they are engraved, one-of-a- kind, rare or custom made. If you are struggling to find a Mother’s Day gift or an Easter present this year, look no further than Etsy. Handcrafted gifts are much more thoughtful than your typical store-boughts. Why not purchase a hand drawn card, a spring wreath, or a vintage floral scarf for mom? Don’t even have to move from the couch. You will feel good knowing that you are helping to support real people, who in turn, are realizing their own skills and potential for growth. Check out Etsy.com to support small business owners and crafters, or go open your own online store! No folding table necessary. @wilkesbeacon carly.yamrus@wilkes.edu B & N Wilkes-King's Bookstore 7 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 - 570.208.4700 - wilkes.bncollege.com Rentals are due by May 10, 2014 • Always check with the bookstore firsU �THE BEACON |April 15, 2014 OPINION 12 Colonel Critiques Chelsea Handler completes third book ‘Empire’ does not rise to original ‘300’ By Anne Yoskoski Managing Editor Chelsea Handler’s new book, “Uganda be Kidding Me,” is certainly a display of how far she’s moved up in the world. Those who have read the comedian’s earlier books like “My Horizontal Life” and “Are You There, Vodka? It’s me, Chelsea” will remember what Handler described her life as before she became Chelsea Latley. This new book features Handler dropping money on excursions around the world, and bringing her friends along for the ride. As with most comedians, people will either be enthralled or disgusted with Handler. Her sense of humor isn’t for everyone. In this latest memoir, Handler makes fun of her friends more than ever. Sue is introduced as “Sue the Lesbian” and she basically calls her cousin Molly an idiot within the first three pages. Some of this frankness may be chalked up to the multiple drinks and Xanax’s Handler mentions downing every day during all of these trips. From an African safari to Switzerland Handler tracks her merry troop across the globe, keeping the focus on their debauch- ery for 99 percent of the book. There are a few sentences thrown in there about how some of these sites are actually very beautiful, but then the dialogue continues to throw out references to the fact that these women are most likely functioning alcoholics with almost no shame. That being said, it still made me laugh. Handler doesn’t mince words, and points out her own incompetence along with the incompetence of people around her. When she makes fun of this ragtag group of women she includes herself. While self-deprecating humor isn’t for everyone, Handler makes it work by combining her behavior with having no shame about the behavior. Picture a David Sedaris novel where all the crazy things that happen are summed up to him being himself. There are no apologies, just encouragement to get over it and not care about how others act. While loyal readers will miss chapters thrown in written by Handler’s hilarious family, the stories still bring out the crude, base sense of humor that comes with a Handler book. The impression a reader leaves with, however, is one of an addict who has the mentality of a five year old. Handler can barely do anything herself, and 90 percent of the activities she partakes involve alchohol and drugs. No role model material here, folks. If you don’t have the tolerance to read about Handler complaining about a lack of margaritas in Johannesburg, out down the Bacardi soaked pages and walk away. Reporters Photographers Graphic designers Layout artists Advertising reps Section editors Assistant editors Videographers Online designers ... and more By Kevin Herberling Contributing Writer This movie was neither a sequel, nor a prequel. In fact, the storyline starts before King Leonidas and his fearless 300 engage with the Persian army at the legendary battle of Thermopylae and ends well after their demise, which is why the movie is titled “300: Rise of an Empire.” Because it is this battle, this awesome tale of bravery, that ends up uniting all of the Greek city-states against the massive Persian horde. This movie, while it has a few exciting action scenes, openly spits in the face of its predecessor. It brings far too much grandiosity and mysticism to a story, which historically had neither. In fact, without giving too much away, the creators even went so far as to classify the Persian King Xerxes as an actual god king. Luckily, the blow of the bad acting and horrendous writing is softened by some very bloody action sequences. That being said, I think if the director of the original “300” (Zack Snyder) would have also directed this movie, the entire film would have been much better. Unfortunately, instead of having this distinguished director finish what he started, it was up to a director who has one feature under his belt to follow an action-packed masterpiece. Honestly, I do not know what is worse, the fact that the writing was so terrible, or the fact that they chose a laughably inexperienced director for this feature film. What´s more, the director (Noam Murro) insisted on the fact that the lead role of Themistocles, be portrayed by Australian actor Sullivan Stapleton. While he did what he could with the script he was given, he did not even come close to the performance carried out by Gerard Butler in the original film. The majority of the scenes in the movie, aside from the gore filled parts, were extremely boring and left you wondering “When will the action start again?” It is sad to say that the only truly memorable scene that I can think of in this entire movie is a sex scene. And before you label me as a pervert, let me explain. Without giving too much away, the sex took place between two enemies and was filled with lust, anger, and just enough violence to make it interesting without giving it that rape vibe. All in all, the movie was pretty terrible. If you want to go and enjoy some bloody action with zero cinematic worth, then be my guest. However, if you want to see an actual quality film, then I beg you to not see this movie. It will only make you angry when you inevitably compare it to the first one. We're hiring No experience necessary. We'll train. The Beacon will be accepting applications through April 30 for all the positions listed here. Don't leave Wilkes with just an education ... get experience. Working with The Beacon provides an opportunity to improve communication skills that are essential for any career field. For more information, contact Loran Lewis, Beacon adviser, at 570-4084165 or loran.lewis@wilkes.edu. ~BEACON News of Toda Re orted B the Journalists of Tomorrow �13 April 15, 2014 SPORTS AOTW: Kendra Croker Page 14 Contact Interim Sports Editor: brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu Women’s lacrosse suffers first loss of season Lax team drops a 16-13 defeat to Farleigh Dickinson University at Florham after slow start run by answering with four goals, regaining a three-goal lead 13-10. Smith and the Lady Colonels wouldn’t give in. She pushed right back with two more goals to bring the margin back down to one. FDU-Florham once again closed the door on the Lady Colonels tossing in three more goals responding to Smith’s flurry to give them a four-goal lead with just four minutes remaining. “I don’t think we took the game serious enough until we were down in the first half,” the junior stand out said. “We got outplayed and made a lot of mistakes that allowed them to score. We can’t have any more slow starts and we need to play the full 60 minutes.” With three minutes left, Brownsey scored yet again on an assist coming from Smith. However, it was too little too late for the Lady Colonels as they fell to FDU-Florham by a score of 16-13. For Wilkes, Smith scored three goals and had three assists. Ford tossed in three goals and had two assists. Brownsey had three goals, Kerr had two and Gilbert also scored the first two goals of her career to help the Lady Colonels. Joelle Manganella had five goals and Brianna Capobianco had four goals to lead FDU Florham. The Lady Colonels take the field again against conference rival Arcadia University at 1 p.m. in Gledside, Pa. By J.T. Keer Sports Writer A slow start for the Wilkes University Lady Colonels women’s lacrosse team came back to bite them in their first loss of the season to FDU-Florham, 16-13. FDU-Florham got on the board quickly by scoring three goals in the first five minutes of the off to create a 3-0 margin. Wilkes responded quickly by adding two quick goals in less than a minute from sophomore Madeleine Brownsey and senior Gabby Ford. FDU-Florham answered quickly, extending the margin back to three with two more goals by Joelle Manganella. The Lady Colonels points leader, Carley Smith, took matters into her own hands and continued her great season by adding a goal to pull the Lady Colonels to within two. However, FDU-Florham responded with two more goals to boost the lead to 7-3. Never quitting, Gabby Ford hit Sara Gilbert with a pass to make the score 7-4. Once again, FDU-Florham continued to keep the bleeding going by adding two more goals to extend the lead to their largest of the game by a score of 9-4 before Ford added her second goal of the game right before the buzzer with 5 seconds left in the first half. Down 9-5 to start the second half, the Lady Colonels took the second half by storm, scoring five consecutive goals to take the lead 109. Two of them came from sophomore Tori Kerr, and the three others came from Ford, Gilbert and Brownsey. Unfortunately for the Lady Colonels, FDUFlorham never gave in. They responded to this Photos courtesy of Steve Finkernagel Pictured far left is Sophomore Tori Kerr, On the right is Senior Gabby Ford looking to pass the ball to a teammate. @wilkesbeacon jonathan.keer@wilkes.edu Baseball tries to turn it around, make playoffs By Grant Rogers Sports Writer The Wilkes University baseball team is looking to improve off of last season’s record of 21-15. The team has been in a bit of a slump lately winning only one out of the last five games. Halfway through the season the Colonels have a record of 9-11 and 4-6 in Freedom Conference play. With 13 games left to be played, the Colonels can finish the season strong. “Our team has struggled hitting lately, we aren’t making hits in key situations, and we wait till late in games to rally and begin to get into the game as a team, we are cur- rently not where we want to be” sophomore pitcher and outfielder Marcus Leaf said. The Colonels have been led offensively by Alex Kramer who has a .500 batting average, Matthew Reese with a .379 batting average and Dan Pisanchyn with a .342. Rounding out the top hitters on the team are Johnny Jan Jr. with a .333 batting average Ryan Herbst with a .304 batting average. Currently Alex Kramer and Kevin Klatt are tied for first with an on-base percentage of .500. Next is James Brown with a .460 percentage followed by Matthew Reese (.455) and Dan Pisanchyn (.444). With 13 games left, the Colonels are hoping to turn things around and get into the playoffs. To turn the season around, they will need to keep working hard. “We need our hitting to come around in order to be successful,” Leaf said. “Our pitching and defense keep us in games, if we can get our offense rolling, we can dominate teams in the MAC as well as teams we play out of conference.” Out of the last 13 games, Wilkes has seven in conference games and six non-conference games. Freedom Conference games include double-headers against Manhattanville College, another double-header against Fairleigh Dickinson and finally and the last double header of the year against Misericordia University. Non-conference games include Pennsylvania College of Technology, Penn State Berks, University of Scranton, Penn State Harrisburg and Baptist Bible College. Even though the Colonels have lost four out of their last five games, the team is looking to turn it around and still have goals in plan for the rest of the season. “As a team, we are looking to make it into the MAC playoffs and potentially win the whole thing that is one of our team goals.” Leaf added. “I need to become more consistent at the plate, also I want to be making plays that the average outfielder can’t.” The Colonels play at the Pennsylvania College of Technology April 15 and then host FDU-Florham April 18. @wilkesbeacon grant.rogers@wilkes.edu �14 SPORTS Getting to know... THE BEACON| April 15, 2014 Kendra Croker Freshman Tennis Player Meet Kendra Croker, a freshman tennis player majoring in biology pre-med at Wilkes. Kendra is from Old Forge and attended Scranton Prep High School. In the fall season, she went 6-1 and claimed the MAC individual title at the No. 2 position. By Brandon Gubitosa Interim Sports Editor How long have you been playing tennis? I have been playing tennis since I was in kindergarten. My parents got me into tennis as they played collegiately at the University of Scranton. Who has been your biggest influence so far on your tennis career? One of my biggest influences has been my Uncle Kenny. My junior year, I had surgery to repair my torn ACL, MCL and Meniscus and he helped me get back in three months. He is a doctor, so we did intensive training and therapy to help me recover and get back quicker. How did you tear your ACL, MCL and Meniscus? I got injured up in a ski accident up at Montage Mountain, which is not far from here. What’s your most memorable moment playing tennis? I would have to say that it was probably when I got fourth at states for doubles my senior year with my partner, Grace. What have been some of your accomplishments as a tennis player? I won a couple of district titles in singles and doubles in high school. My team won districts all four years, and we appeared in states all four years. I was named player of the year my junior year by the Times Tribune. I was also named athlete of the week for my school. Why did you choose to come to Wilkes? There are a few reasons why I chose to come to Wilkes. One of them was for my major as I chose to come here because of academics. It comes before athletics so I wanted a school that had good academics and a good biology program. This school also has a really successful tennis program, and coach Leicht is a great coach and is a huge reason why I decided to come here. Wilkes was also a school that was close to home and it was another reason why I chose to come here. Who is your favorite Tennis player? My favorite tennis player would have to be Rafael Nadal. I like watching him play, and I especially like the intensity he plays with. The intensity he plays with is the same one I try to play with when I am out there on the courts. What are you looking forward to most at Wilkes? I am looking forward to going to nationals this year, and our team usually goes there every year. I am hoping I get to go there this year with the team. I am also looking forward to bonding as a team and getting to know all my teammates better. What do you want to do with your major? I aspire to be a doctor one day, but I am not sure what kind of doctor yet. How has your time at Wilkes been so far? I love it here and I am looking forward to the next three years here. I love the fact that everyone is so close on the team. There really is not one thing that I do not like about this school. I have made some great friends here and love that I can see them everyday. looking forward to bonding as a team and getting to know all my teammates better. What do you want to do with your major? I aspire to be a doctor one day, but I am not sure what kind of doctor yet. How has your time at Wilkes been so far? I love it here and I am looking forward to the next three years. I love the fact that everyone is so close on the team. There really is not one thing that I do not like about this school. I have made some great friends here and love that I can see them every day. @wilkesbeacon brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Brandon Gubitosa �15 THE BEACON |April 15, 2014 Tennis raises momentum in conference Colonel Scoreboard By Bill Conway Sports Writer Baseball April 9 Wilkes 8, Susquehanna 11 April 11 Wilkes 4, Manhattanville 8 April 12 - Game 1 Wilkes 2, Manhattanville 5 April 12 -Game 2 Wilkes 1, Manhattanville 16 April 15 Pennsylvania College of Technology April 18 Farleigh Dickinson College April 19 Farleigh Dickinson College(DH) Men’s Tennis April 8 Wilkes 9, Kings 0 April 12 - Game 1 Wilkes 9, Pennsylvania College of Technology 0 April 12 - Game 2 Wilkes 9, Stevenson University 0 April 30 Freedom Conference Tournament Women’s Lacrosse April 9 Wilkes 13, FDU-Florham 16 April 12 Wilkes 3, Arcadia 19 April 23 Misericordia University Schmidt Stadium April 26 Eastern University Schmidt Stadium Softball April 10 - Game 1 Wilkes 0, Susquehanna 7 April 10 - Game 2 Wilkes 5, Susquehanna 6 April 12 - Game 1 Wilkes 2, Manhattanville 13 April 12 - Game 2 April 17 Keystone College La Plume, PA Women’s Tennis April 9 Wilkes 8, Misericordia 1 April 12 Wilkes 9, Stevenson 0 April 29 Freedom Conference Tournament Men’s Golf April 7 Wilkes 395, Scranton 291 April 22 Kings College The tennis program at Wilkes University is no stranger to success and this year has been no different with both the men’s and women’s team keeping up momentum. Conference play began March 31 for the men and women, which both took home a victory against Arcadia at Weiss Courts. Next up both squads got to host FDU-Florham. The women’s team went on to win 9-0 and moved to 10-1 overall and 2-0 in the Freedom Conference. All six singles matches were met with wins from Ally Kristofco, Kendra Croker, Taylor Hoffman, Anastasia English, Madison Salmon, and Cayleah Markulics. In doubles competition Croker and Hoffman captured an 8-2 win taking the No. 1 spot with Rossi and Hewison at No. 2, and Podrasky and West at No. 3. The men’s team defeated FDU-Florham 9-0 and improved their season record to 9-0. Like the ladies, the men swept all six singles matches with wins from Steven Wilson, Dominic Parfianowicz, Michael Kranz, Adam Lefkandinos, Troy Haas and Brian Murray. In doubles competition, the Parfianowicz brothers captured an 8-2 victory at the No. 1 spot with Steven Wilson and Alex Makos at No. 2, and Michael Kranz and Brendon Blachowski at No. 3. On April 5, the men and women hosted Eastern and had favorable results. The women’s team defeated Eastern 8-1. Their one defeat came from one of the three doubles matches before recording a clean sweep in the six singles matches. The men’s team had a great day as well, defeating Eastern 9-0 and keeping their perfect streak alive. All three of the men’s doubles teams won their respective matches and allowed only three games to transpire throughout the three matches. This allowed the Parfianowicz brothers to improve to 13-2 on the year after an 8-1 win at the No. 1 position in doubles. Steven Wilson and Alex Makos rose to 14-2 after an 8-0 sweep, and Michael Kranz and Brendon Blachowski stayed on a roll improving to 15-1 in the No. 3 spot. The men’s and women’s teams went separate ways for their next opponents with the women’s team taking at Misericordia University on Wednesday, April 9. This was a big match due to it being a rematch of last year’s Freedom Conference title match. This year the Lady Colonels defeated Misericordia 8-1. The match opened with the Lady Colonels sweeping doubles play. They then won five out of the six matches in singles play to walk away with the win. The men’s team took on King’s College on Tuesday, April 8. This was a match between the two top teams in the conference and it ended in Wilkes shutting them out, keeping the men’s team unbeaten on the year. @wilkesbeacon william.conway@wilkes.edu Lady Colonels softball looks to finish strong this year the seventh inning scoring four un-answered runs for a walk-off homer, making the final score to tie the game at 5. 6-5 Crusaders. Susquehanna pulled together to squeak out a The Lady Colonel’s next match will be The Wilkes University softball team split victory when Amanda Neveroski sent the ball on Thursday, April 17, in a double header at its series of games last week, winning both flying down the right field line and out of the park Keystone College. matches against John Jay College before falling twice to Susquehanna last Thursday. The team got back on the winning track sweeping a pair of non-conference games from John Jay College on Sunday, April 6. Wilkes easily clinched game one 10-2 in six innings. Junior infielder Alex Hoops led the team with three RBIs in the first game. Ally Paskas, Alysha Bixler, Jordan Borger and Hanna DiFresco also contributed runs. Meghan Kisela served five innings in the circle, allowing only six hits while striking out a season-high six batters. Game two saw the Colonels down three runs in the sixth inning. 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Pre-session – May 19 to June 6 Session I – June 9 to July 11 Full Session – June 9 to Aug. 15 Session II – July 14 to Aug. 12 Evening session – June 9 to Aug. 12 Talk to your advisor or visit wilkes.edu/summer. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2014 April 15th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 April 15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University